A chaotic garage expedition led to makeshift cages for my leggy squash and zucchini seedlings as they harden off outdoors. Here’s how PVC scraps, flimsy tomato cages, and flexible metal frames turned into DIY plant protection during their daily outdoor recess.
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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.