I started keeping this log because I kept forgetting what I planted where, and also because I like having proof for the two weeks a year when things actually look good. Scroll down, it's basically chronological, newest on top.
After what felt like an unreasonable amount of waiting (and one aphid scare that I will not be discussing further), the first San Marzanos went from "stubbornly green" to "actually red" this week. Ate one standing in the garden like an animal. Zero regrets.
I planted six sunflower seeds "for a nice border." I now have a sunflower hedge that blocks the view of my neighbor's shed, which honestly might be an upgrade. Tallest one is past the fence line. No regrets, mild structural concerns.
Historically I am basil's natural predator. This time I moved the pot away from the afternoon sun and I'm only watering when the soil is actually dry instead of "whenever I feel guilty." Seedlings are two weeks in and still alive, which for me is basically a personal record.
Bought a $3 packet of zinnia seeds because the seed rack looked sad and under-appreciated. Scattered them along the back bed with zero plan. This is either going to look incredible or like a fire hazard. Updates to follow.
Took a cutting from a friend's fig tree at a barbecue like a raccoon stealing a snack. It's currently living in a jar of water on my windowsill, doing absolutely nothing visible, which I've been told is normal and not, in fact, already dead. We wait.
more entries coming as things either thrive or dramatically do not.