The lettuce are SO happy in their new home!  They're growing so quickly I almost feel I could stand there and see it happen.  These are actually several seedlings in each group, so I'll separate them in another few weeks when they're big enough, and strong enough, that I think I can do it without hurting anyone.…



Continue

I finished replacing the liner last weekend, put all 500 pounds of clay back in, then started it up... and the stand pipe was leaking like a sieve.  Grrr.  I just couldn't face moving any more clay, so I procrastinated.  Today I finally pulled the clay back and siliconed thoroughly.  After drying for 3 hours I tested with a pitcher of water (I learned my lesson about putting the clay back without testing).  It was perfect!  I planted the few hardy seedlings that survived the long wait for a… Continue