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Author’s Note (2024): I’ll be continually adding more Seed Reviews throughout the rest of the year - come back again soon!

I garden on a city rooftop terrace and grow exclusively in containers (pots, planters, and raised garden beds designed for decks). Emphasizing low-maintenance wild plantings, come check out my experiments with growing densely in a small space.

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  • Year in Review 4
  • General 3
  • Fertilizing 1
Container Growing: 'Jade Cross' Brussels Sprouts
Container Growing: 'Jade Cross' Brussels Sprouts

'Jade Cross' Brussels Sprouts are a hybrid seed boasted to have an early maturation period and resilient nature in particularly cold climates.

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GardenJeannie PhanMarch 29, 2024Seed ReviewsComment
Container Growing: 'White Satin' Carrot
Container Growing: 'White Satin' Carrot

'White Satin' Carrot is a distinctive variety known for its elegant appearance and sweet, mild flavor. Ghostly white and understated, it sits curiously on any dinner plate.

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GardenJeannie PhanMarch 29, 2024Seed Reviews
Container Growing: 'Urizun Japanese' Winged Pole Bean
Container Growing: 'Urizun Japanese' Winged Pole Bean

'Urizun Japanese' Winged Pole Bean is an heirloom variety known for its bold and prickled wing-like pods and eye-catching pale blue flowers.

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GardenJeannie PhanMarch 28, 2024Seed ReviewsComment
Container Growing: Garden Huckleberry
Container Growing: Garden Huckleberry

Did you know these obsidian-toned gems are not true huckleberries? Instead, they are members of the nightshade family, just like your familiar tomatoes.

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GardenJeannie PhanOctober 12, 2023Seed ReviewsComment
Container Growing: 'Astia' Zucchini
Container Growing: 'Astia' Zucchini

My experience with the compact “Astia” container zucchini comes with a raving recommendation.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanOctober 9, 2023Seed Reviews Comments
Fall Care For Your Container Garden
Fall Care For Your Container Garden

The air is getting nippy, and now you’re wondering what to do with your luscious garden.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanOctober 4, 2023GeneralComment
Luffa: Eco-Friendly Compostable Sponge
Luffa: Eco-Friendly Compostable Sponge

We’re ditching synthetic sponges for luffas: clean naturally using the fruit of a plant.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanAugust 22, 2018General Comments
2017 - New Rooftop Garden
2017 - New Rooftop Garden

The summer we moved: an almost “no show” garden that was patched together late season.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanMay 22, 2018Year in ReviewComment
2016 - Final Garden
2016 - Final Garden

Keeping Up with the Joneses: ornamental fury with a side-dish of edibles.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanMay 22, 2018Year in ReviewComment
2015 - Growing Pains Garden
2015 - Growing Pains Garden

An overly enthusiastic, chaotic garden full of some rookie mistakes and tips I recommend for the beginner gardener.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanMay 22, 2018Year in ReviewComment
2014 - Beginner Garden
2014 - Beginner Garden

Easy beginner mistakes to avoid and from the vault: scarce photos from my first garden.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanMay 22, 2018Year in ReviewComment
Wreath and Garland Care Tips
Wreath and Garland Care Tips

Keeping your evergreens fresh and winter decor for a condo.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanApril 1, 2018GeneralComment
The Interrelation of Plant and Soil Health
The Interrelation of Plant and Soil Health

Guest writer Tim Hughes talks about soil health in relation to growing plants. A must-read for organic gardening.

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All, GardenJeannie PhanDecember 1, 2016FertilizingComment

Jeannie Phan lives in Toronto and the one-woman operation behind Fieldnotes, a blog created to share explorations in the city and beyond - enjoy your stay!

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