growing food – a day in the life of a latvian mom

Let’s Talk About Soil

May 13, 2026

I got a question recently — why raised beds? The answer is simple: heavy clay soil. Our entire property is covered in it. If I want to plant something directly in the ground, I need to dig a hole by hand, bring in compost or better soil, fill the hole, and only then plant something. … More Let’s Talk About Soil

One Freezing Day, 350 Strawberries

April 24, 2026

We planted 350 strawberries. Yes—three hundred and fifty! My in-laws decided it was time to start a new strawberry field, and suddenly there we were, with boxes of tiny plants waiting to go into the ground. It sounded exciting… until we stepped outside. It was freezing. Only +8°C, but the wind made it feel much … More One Freezing Day, 350 Strawberries

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a day in the life of a latvian mom

by Ilze

Tag: growing food

Let’s Talk About Soil

One Freezing Day, 350 Strawberries