In the world of gardening, greenthumbs are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups… the Square Foot Gardeners, who organize and maximize, and the Lasagna Gardeners, who layer their beds. These are their stories.Family GardensTumblr (3.0; @familygardens)http://familygardens.tumblr.com/Built an indoor seed starter …. yes it’s snowing...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f42151c759a5133d31985413d4a45217/tumblr_milizxucmJ1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Built an indoor seed starter …. yes it’s snowing outside.</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/43682689146http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/43682689146Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:35:57 -0600Will it work? ……. Time will tell….<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcw8nnRvQ1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Will it work? ……. Time will tell….</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577547058http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577547058Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:05:11 -0600So …. the warming of the soil begins ….<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcw7gwVfl1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So …. the warming of the soil begins ….</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577498668http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577498668Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:04:27 -0600Newsprint down … I plan on insulating the plants with peat...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcw5eZHHl1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Newsprint down … I plan on insulating the plants with peat moss so I just wanted to create some sort of separation. Is it a good idea? Who knows!</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577419243http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577419243Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:03:14 -0600Didn’t make my timeline, things have been wacko here. So,...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzcw0zeKJN1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Didn’t make my timeline, things have been wacko here. So, shoveled my way to the greenhouse<span id="_mce_start"></span><span id="_mce_start"></span> <span id="_mce_start"><span id="_mce_start"><span id="_mce_start"></span>t<span id="_mce_start"></span>o<span id="_mce_start"></span> <span id="_mce_start"></span>d<span id="_mce_start"></span>o<span id="_mce_start"></span> <span id="_mce_start"></span>s<span id="_mce_start"></span>o<span id="_mce_start"></span>m<span id="_mce_start"></span>e<span id="_mce_start"></span> <span id="_mce_start"></span>w<span id="_mce_start"></span>o<span id="_mce_start"></span>r<span id="_mce_start"></span>k<span id="_mce_start"></span>.</span></span><span id="_mce_start"></span> <span id="_mce_start"></span></p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577247113http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/17577247113Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:34 -0600Post 3 of upgrade - Bed one complete, we will use a different...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyac7dE0Z81qzzn78o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Heating Cable installed<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyac7dE0Z81qzzn78o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> look closely for the thermostat<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyac7dE0Z81qzzn78o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> ready for the top layer of sand<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyac7dE0Z81qzzn78o4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> additional sand added - approx 200 Lbs.<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyac7dE0Z81qzzn78o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Stay tuned for box 2 and 3<br/><br/> <p>Post 3 of upgrade - Bed one complete, we will use a different method for beds 2 and 3 stay tuned.</p> <p>Spinach in Colorado in Feb.!!</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392742010http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392742010Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:24:02 -0600Post 2 of the upgrade - Moving right along with the new heated...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Supports for box 2<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Box 2 in place<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Added support<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Drain Holes<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Sand goes in<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabywrXMX1qzzn78o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> 2 and 1/2 inches<br/><br/> <p>Post 2 of the upgrade - Moving right along with the new heated seed beds.</p> <p>Follw along</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392471449http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392471449Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:19:01 -0600Post 1 of Upgrade - We are in the process of making some...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Lumber Ready<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> 2 Boxes Complete and waiting<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Large Box Done<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Greenhouse cleaned out and ready<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Large Box in place<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyabr3yt5y1qzzn78o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Box 2 waiting to go in<br/><br/> <p>Post 1 of Upgrade - We are in the process of making some upgrades to the greenhouse.</p> <p>Follow along.</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392213090http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/16392213090Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:14:17 -0600Photo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrdys2JKPU1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Towering Inferno<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrdys2JKPU1qzzn78o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Spaghetti Sauce<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrdys2JKPU1qzzn78o3_500.jpg"/><br/> Anaheim Peppers<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrdys2JKPU1qzzn78o4_500.jpg"/><br/> Pablano Peppers<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrdys2JKPU1qzzn78o5_500.jpg"/><br/> Drying Peppers<br/><br/> http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/10109429950http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/10109429950Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:28:46 -0500Answers to "Who am I?"<p> I am so disappointed &#8230; not one participant &#8230;.</p> <p>Answers;</p> <p>1 = Chives</p> <p>2= Tomato</p> <p>3= Cucumber</p> <p>4= Pepper</p> <p>5= Carrot</p> <p>6= Carrot</p> <p>7= Nasturtium</p> <p>8= Sweet Basil</p> <p>9= Bean</p> <p>10= Marigold</p> <p>11= Raspberry</p> <p>12= Sweet Basil</p> <p>13= Thai Basil</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/10108848932http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/10108848932Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:17:00 -0500Who am I #13<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mtzZgV11qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #13</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9517599202http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9517599202Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:37:05 -0500Who am I #12<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mtdcpSZ1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #12</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9471176962http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9471176962Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:30:06 -0500Who am I #11<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5msnTdBS1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #11</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9429913242http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9429913242Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:44:05 -0500Who am I #10<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mrrGcIa1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #10</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9388153720http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9388153720Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:31:06 -0500Who am I #9<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mqfXV6q1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #9</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9347340507http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9347340507Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:33:06 -0500Who am I #8<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mpqV0tb1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #8</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9306123771http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9306123771Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:33:05 -0500Who am I #7<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mopBO4W1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #7</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9264687297http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9264687297Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:06 -0500Who am I #6<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5mnbpXYP1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #6</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9222852936http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9222852936Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:30:05 -0500Who am I #5<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5lcoIJig1qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #5</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9179303307http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9179303307Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:32:05 -0500Who am I #4<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5kwyNcY21qzzn78o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Who am I #4</p>http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9136607552http://familygardens.tumblr.com/post/9136607552Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:33:05 -0500