June 2024 Garden Tour + MagiDome Update - We made it through the last frost date!

We have plants that lived through our first full winter! How about that! Lots of super tiny seedlings that are trying to get established, and hopefully we'll have great growth to update you on in July.
As a renter, the container garden is what we have to work with, and we're making the most of it. In 2024, we're focusing on flowers, especially pollinator friendly plants whenever possible. And apparently with seasons come plants that come and go, so learning more about those and how to pick more local varieties that have a better chance of surviving the winter time.
Overall the Magidome is doing great, holding up really well. If the worst that we need to do is re-cover it, that's ok. I bought a massive roll of plastic last year expecting to have to do it at least annually, if not more often.
💡 I now have my own collection of Garden and House Flags and Outdoor UV/Water Resistant Pillows designed by me!
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🛍️Vermicomposting Dry Goods Storage Bags (2 Sizes)
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🌞 My garden set up includes:
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Trellis: 5' and 7'
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🍓 GreenStalk Planter:
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GreenStalk Planter Movers:
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Absolutely worth getting the mover, so helpful!
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Use a modified Earth Box Automatic Watering System for most of these, see video
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Automatic Watering Timer by Rain Bird (not for the main Earth Box/ City Picker set up):
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2-Way Splitter by Martha Stewart:
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Such a learning curve to change gardening zones, but you are finding ways that work to build your garden. The perennial tower is a great idea. We got reflective, metallic 2" wide tape that keeps most birds from our berries (used aluminum pie plates or take out containers work too). ~ Sandra

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Oh wow that is so smart, I need to try that. Thankfully I've not had too many issues with the raspberries, just our strawberries so far. I hope your garden is doing well this summer!