My Quick Fail at Growing a Home Garden: Lessons Learned for the Next Attempt

in #garden5 days ago


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I recently took on the challenge of starting a home garden, but it quickly turned into a bit of a fail. Despite the disappointment, I’m viewing it as a learning opportunity and am already planning my next attempt. There’s something therapeutic about cultivating your own plants, and although this first round didn’t go as expected, I’m excited to try again in the coming months.

Looking back, I’ve already identified a few key mistakes that likely led to this failure. The first was in the initial stages of cultivation. I didn’t have the best tools at hand, so I delayed actually planting everything. Unfortunately, this caused me to lose time between purchasing the plants and getting them into the ground, and many of them withered despite my watering efforts. It’s clear that timing is crucial when it comes to gardening, and next time, I’ll be better prepared.

Another unexpected challenge was dealing with iguanas in the area. At first, I had no idea what was eating the leaves and sprouts, but after a few days of mystery, I spotted the culprits. The iguanas were munching away on the plants that had managed to survive my initial errors. After some research, I learned that certain plants can act as a natural repellent, and I’ve already started planning how to integrate them into my garden. I’ve also removed a palm coconut tree that was likely giving the iguanas a place to hide, so that’s another step toward success next time.

Despite the setbacks, gardening has already proven to be a great source of therapy and a productive way to spend my free time. I’m eager to apply the lessons I’ve learned and turn my fail into a success. Gardening is not just about growing plants—it's about growth, patience, and finding joy in the process.

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I also enjoy growing some things on our limited patio space out here in Brooklyn. Using 32 gallon plastic tubs with layers of stone, leaves, and soil, we've had success growing a few herbs and crops over the four years: basil, oregano, chive, tomato, and my personal favorite, cannabis. It's just a shame that without a tent, the dirt and debris in our air gets into the plants.