I’ve somehow ended up with 200+ seed cells taking over my kitchen like a chlorophyll coup. I panic‑bought grow lights, trays, fans, a cheap printer, a Cricut, and enough paper and twine to start a craft cult — all because I decided to be “serious” about Cattywampus Farm. The seedlings are already sprouting, which feels both encouraging and vaguely threatening. Don’t tell anyone, but I’m actually doing this.
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Trying Again: My First Time Starting Seeds (ft. Zucchini, Squash, and Mild Panic)
My first attempt at starting squash and zucchini seeds turned into a chaotic adventure involving leggy seedlings, heat mats, grow lights, hardening off, and a mesh tent with no bottom. Here’s what I learned about seed starting, mistakes, and trying again after squash vine borers.
The Great Herb/Tomato/ Pepper Incubator Saga
My first indoor seed‑starting adventure turned into a full incubator saga involving herbs, tomatoes, peppers, heat mats, humidity domes, leggy seedlings, and mild panic. Here’s how I set up my seed trays, fixed early mistakes, and celebrated the first sprouts of my summer garden.
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