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Everything ends(and begins) on the balcony
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The real autumn is here. The past week we started with our first mild morning frost temperatures and morning fogs. Of course, this means that soon there won’t be much left in the garden. The only veggies that can survive…
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The summer killer was here
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The Assumption of Mary, August 15th, is a well-known date in Croatian inland as the summer destroyer. Around the 15th, we get a hard weather change with strong north winds that drastically lower the temperatures. We still get some warm…
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Seedling disaster
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The seedlings that I’ve sown in July were growing really well. Most of them already had big leaves, and some were even ready for transplanting. I was just waiting for the rain to soften the soil, and then this happened….
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First tomato harvest- harvest Wednesday
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This week was the first time in this gardening season that I’ve harvested my tomatoes. Although summer has been really hot, the cold spring and slow soil warming had delayed my tomatoes. But, finally, tomatoes are ready, and I’ve harvested…
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New plants in the garden
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A week of sun and heat is just enough for the seeds to germinate and show their little leaves. Of course, no plants would be present without everyday watering, but with the right amount of water, sun and heat a…