I spent that past week and a half up in my hometown of Pequot Lakes helping my mom, brothers, and sister move out of their house. It was a little overwhelming and stressful for all of us, but I’m so glad that we were all there to do it together (minus Dylan, who is up in Winnipeg). On most days we had a small army of people helping and it meant the world to all of us, especially my mom, that so many people took time out to lend a hand.
I’m excited for this move for them; it’s going to be a great fresh start in so many ways and I can’t wait to create new memories in a new place.
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of fresh starts. For better or worse.
It’s also no secret that I’m in love with instagram and documenting life on my iPhone, so I made a little collage of my homeland adventures including: the move (sometimes in the pouring rain), a flat tire (also, the baldest tire you’ve ever seen. OOPS.), some found treasures that I found while packing, an unexpected snow fall and then snow melt, the tiniest turtle, and more.
I love you, my amazing family. xo. Also, a special shout out to my little sister, Kaitlyn, on her 17th birthday. I adore you and your amazing spirit and can’t wait to see what creative adventures life brings your way. Or, probably more accurately, you brings life’s way.
I feel like I’ve been sick a million times this winter. It’s been weighing on me pretty heavy and piling a mountain of stress on top of the already-existant previous mountains o’ stress. The combination of feeling the need to do a million things all RIGHTTHISSECOND and then the need to listen to my body and CHILLTHEEFFOUT so it can heal. Balance, right? Still absolutely struggling with balance in every aspect of my life and this blog post is just going to be the written admission of it so when I finally figure it out I can link back and say “ha! At least I got out of THAT place!” (this place)
Currently: unsettled and discontent.
Also, currently: hopeful, optimistic, and continually savoring the tiny little moments that make me smile from the inside out. (not to be forgotten: those moments are the reason that I’m a photographer)
Soon: more settled, more content, but still always fighting for more.
I thought I’d do a little update on the plants that I’ve been growing for the past couple of months. I started the seeds and have been keeping them under just regular 100-watt equivalent CFL bulbs for about 12 hours a day. For the most part they’ve been super happy and it’s been a pretty easy, and awesome, process.
I took all of these photos last weekend, on the 25th, and a bunch of these are already significantly bigger. It’s crazy how fast they grow and how much a little bit of time on the roof in full sun helps. (I live in a 3rd floor apartment and will be planting everything in containers on my roof/fire escape.)
On to the plants!
eggplant
plant date | 2/12
I was planning on planting some more since only one seed germinated, but I think I’m going to stick with just this one for now.
kale
plant date | 2/26
beets
plant date | 3/19
These are at least twice as big now. I planted an early variety and a gourmet variety, and am going to keep planting every few weeks. I also think that I’m going to end up planting these in bags on my roof. Getting creative with the apartment garden.
carrots
plant date | 3/19
Two varieties of these, too. One baby and one carnival blend. Also planning on growing these in bags.
Squash varieties
plant date | 3/19
Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Pumpkin, and Watermelon. I also planted some Spaghetti Squash. I’m hoping I can keep all of these far enough apart that they don’t cross.
On to the peppers! They’re probably my favorite to grow.
Santaka Pepper
plant date | 2/12
I’m excited about these, and planted more last week. They’re the hottest of the peppers that I’m growing.
Sweet Bell Pepper
plant date | 2/4
Planted more of these after I realized I only had one.
Cayenne Pepper
plant date | 2/4
The Cayenne Peppers have been loving life so far and I just spotted flower buds on 3 of them!
THIS is a mystery seed that came in the Cayenne Pepper packet. Clearly not a pepper. Any ideas??
Brussel Sprouts
plant date | 2/12
Romanesco Broccoli
plant date | 2/12
I haven’t had great luck with broccoli in the past and wasn’t even planning on planting any this year, but I saw the Romanesco seeds and decided to try it out.
Brandywine Tomato
plant date | 2/12
I’m glad I decided to take pictures of everything because it forced me to separate all of the plants and made me realize that I only had one Brandywine plant.
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes
plant date | 2/12
Cherokee Tomatoes
plant date | 2/4 + 2/26
Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes
plant date | 2/4 + 2/26
And that’s that for now. I also planted a bunch of herbs and am planning on adding some potatoes into the mix along with several other things, but that’s what I currently have started + taking over my apartment. I’ve been posting updates on Instagram (@saramontour) pretty frequently if you want to follow this little urban gardening adventure over there.
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