@justin You can do tighter spacing in containers and raised beds. Usually seed packets specify spacing between plants and between rows. What I do for raised beds is take the plant spacing, add about 25%, and then use that for overall bed spacing.
eg one of my broccoli packets says plant spacing is 18” and 2-3' between rows. 18+ 25% is roughly 22 inches, so that's how far apart I'd put each plant.
How to Sterilize Potting Soil (Boiling Water Method & More)
"Sterilizing potting soil will increase the chances of growing healthy plants, starting healthy seeds and propagating cuttings. Many small plants and seedlings require sterilized soil to avoid diseases and parasites that may harm their tender parts and wounds on cuttings.
"Sterilizing potting soil is quite easy and doesn't take long, depending on the method you choose. Below are a few different methods to do so, starting with the safest and easiest way: boiling water." [I've used the oven method in the past, but it can stink up the kitchen.]
Learn more:
https://dengarden.com/gardening/how-to-sterlize-potting-soil
#gardening #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday
I've had good luck using #NeemOil spray to get rid of #FungusGnats [test on a small spot to make sure your plant doesn't have a bad reaction]. Removing decaying plant matter also helps. And using a #PeatFree soil mix helps as well -- peat attracts fungus gnats (and peat really belongs in the bogs, not in our flower pots).
How To Use Neem Oil For Fungus Gnats Control
Neem oil is a non-toxic, all-natural pesticide with insecticidal properties that kill many pests on contact and help you get rid of gnats.
https://plantcaretoday.com/neem-oil-fungus-gnats.html
#PesticideFree #Gardening #SolarPunkSunday
Can anyone tell me if you are planting in a container/raised bed does the spacing requirements shorten or should we stick with what the seeds state for spacing?
#Gardening #GardenersOfFediversee
#PNW # Homestead
When fighting time to do as much as I can in the garden before dark documenting my efforts is not an option. Although I can't share any photos of my work today I can say that it was very pleasurefull and fulfilling day in the garden 
Whew! I knew this was going to be a tricky replanting and it was but went more smoothly than I'd expected. This mini bog started out in 2023 as a random throwing things together with different Sundew seed stalks, moss and some Butterworts in a Tupperware-type container using coconut coir as the growing medium and I actually didn't expect it to survive. It seemed to (mostly) do okay and it was time to move it to a larger container.
I’m growing potatoes the lazy way this year - in bags. Half-barrel being prepared for carrots later. #gardening #gyo #growyourown #allotment
Over the years I’ve been challenged by strawberries, so I’m excited to see signs of new life in my strawberry containers today. 
Moved all but two of my Rattlesnake pole beans into pressed paper pots. Those last two are being very stubborn 
I need to top off the pots with more soil.
Later I'll move the Pink Brandywine tomatoes. First, though, I'll have to fill another set of paper pots with Mel's Mix and bring in extra.
I can hardly believe this is all working (so far). My black thumb apparently is spotted with green.
What to do with this (potentially) useful pile of bricks? #Gardening
Quite a few items popped up over the last few days:
* Several varieties of tomatoes (brandywine, san marzano, isis, coustralee, tomatillo)
* Several basils and other herbs
Still waiting on peppers, eggplants to show. Today or tomorrow, we'll do round two, with more of the same and some other items that (we think) are better to start later.
Probably start a tray of lettuces and a few herb pots, too.
We're adding a significant amount of square footage (in boxes) to our current space, so later today I'll start planning how space will be allocated. But for now, it's really just about growing a bunch -- the more, the better.
Although the weather is grey and wet, during morning I managed to plant and seed a lot of flowers and vegetables.
Family is resting after lunch and I'm off into the garden to do more work
Absolutely beautiful Sunday
I love these darling little Viola faces and their sweet scent so much. They have been self-seeding into all of our planters for years, not one looking exactly like the other 
#BloomScrolling #SilentSunday #spring #gardening #OrganicGardening #balconyGarden
@Pollinators This photo from last year illustrates what I do to “pot on” larger plants from soil blocks. I just add more soil block mix to the outsides into a rough elongated ball shape.
#SoilBlocks #Gardening #GrowYourOwn
@Broadfork Thank you and Ernie. We are going to make soil blocks for the first time after seeing them in action on Mastodon. The peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes starts will be our test vegetables. We have the ingredients. Though the leaf mould is not well aged. And the compost was frozen wedges. We are looking forward to the less stress potting up. #soilblocks, #gardening, #growyourow, #compost.
@Broadfork Congratulation on the 2025 spring gardening milestone of soil blocks! Can you share your starter mix recipe? Ernie is happy. This is his happy face. #gardening, #growyourown, #soilblocks.
The greenhouse full of soil blocks. It’s sow time. #GrowYourOwn #SeedStarting #SoilBlocks #GreenManures #Gardening #Allotment
My kids harvested 18 gallons (~68 liters) of fresh turnip greens last night 
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