Work on the Apocogarden continues. While seedlings sprout under the basement growlights, I have to get the outdoor beds done and ready for them. We...Work on the Apocogarden continues. While seedlings sprout under the basement growlights, I have to get the outdoor beds done and ready for them. We still have some risk of freezing for a little while, so I have another weekend after this to get the beds done. The far end has two smaller sections that will be built up into cold frames (some wood framing with glass tops) for the leafy vegetables. - feeling focused Show more

Starting the vegetable garden going along well, a lot of seeds sprouting now. Still not sure if this will result in food, but it's interesting while...Starting the vegetable garden going along well, a lot of seeds sprouting now. Still not sure if this will result in food, but it's interesting while stuck in the house! Show more

One of Makai's homework assignments was to talk about Friction. So we ran out to a Dollar Tree, grabbed a ball and we used a couple of surfaces for...One of Makai's homework assignments was to talk about Friction. So we ran out to a Dollar Tree, grabbed a ball and we used a couple of surfaces for his homework. He's been playing with the ball ever since because it lights up Show more

Friction

I planned out a new vegetable garden using plastic containers. I will probably do nicer frames later, but the side of my house that actually gets...I planned out a new vegetable garden using plastic containers. I will probably do nicer frames later, but the side of my house that actually gets sun is also the only way into my backyard, so I need portable containers there. So the plan is to build low shelving to set the bins on. Here's the planting plan. The numbers in parentheses are the number of plants that can go in the square foot there. Consideration on height of protective cage given for height of plant, etc. I had some water sensor plans but they aren't necessary. Colors refer to water frequency, in that I tried to group plants by their water needs. There is some checking for plants that should not be planted next to each other.
Selection of vegetables reflects the food I buy and eat at home. - feeling cool Show more