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Tag: garden planning

A Spring Trip for Trees

April 29, 2025

A 100 km trip for new trees brought more than just magnolia and cherry saplings—it stirred memories of last spring and a surprising sadness for a once joyful place. Now, with soil under my nails and hope in my heart, I plant anyway. … More A Spring Trip for Trees

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Rucola, Arugula, Rocket, Roquette

March 13, 2025

It all started when I opened my garden planning app and tried to register the plant I had just seeded—rukola (the Latvian name). But guess what? I couldn’t find it! Can you guess the right name (or at least the one you use)? Turns out, in a million years, I wouldn’t have thought to look … More Rucola, Arugula, Rocket, Roquette

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Galvanized v.s. Frog Seed Box

January 30, 2025

I had all my seeds in the shoe box and in the plastic box with the lid. It’s not like I can’t live like this, but it’s so good to have a beautiful box that is made specially for seed packet storage. I love small beautiful things that make everything MUCH BETTER! As you know, … More Galvanized v.s. Frog Seed Box

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I Couldn’t Resist – So I Got Two Seed Boxes!

January 29, 2025

I only meant to buy one seed storage tin. Really, I did. But after spending far too much time browsing, I just couldn’t decide. So, instead of choosing, I bought both! 🎉 And honestly? No regrets. I now have two beautiful seed storage tins from Burgon & Ball, each with its own charm and purpose. … More I Couldn’t Resist – So I Got Two Seed Boxes!

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