Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 10: Curled Tomato Leaves?
I found a few brown and crispy tomato leaves, so I decided to cut them off. The leaves don’t look so hot, so I found…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 9: Planting Tomatoes
I looked forward to this all month long. Now that I have my garden bed, I can attempt to grow my first plot of vegetables.…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 8: My Homemade Raised Bed is Finished!
After Mother’s day, I drove to see my parents for the first time in 2 months. Since the cases of COVID-19 haven’t risen much in…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 7: Trying to Cure My Plants
I stopped at my garden center again to pick up some things to help me save my herbs and flowers. I don’t know exactly what…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 6: My First Batch of Problems
We’ve had some strange blasts of cold uncommon in May. I think I overwatered my plants, and the cold spells have forced me to bring…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 5: Getting Used to Insects
I’m so excited! I identified my first friendly pollinator! Last week I would have shooed it away, but I saw my first hoverfly, which I…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 4: First Round of Herbs
Even though I prefer to social distance, I made my first trip to a store other than a grocery store in almost 2 months. My…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 3: Making It Pretty!
My husband is mostly function and not fashion, but when it comes to the home, we both agree that a well-kept space makes everything comfortable…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 2: I Have No Space!
My husband and I live in a small townhouse by a park and forest. It’s cozy and easy to maintain―perfect for our hectic work schedules.…
Alchemy Garden Journal Entry 1: The Garden Revelation
Usually I can shut my brain off when I’m ready for bed. But if there’s anything that occasionally keeps me up all night and pokes…