Today I replanted parts of my garden where old seeds had failed to germinate, possibly or more likely probably aided by my failure to keep the seedbeds moist at all times. This time I mulched all the newly planted areas with a thin covering of straw after watering them well. A thunder storm was moving closer while I was mulching. and I thought about watering again to settle the mulch. My back was aching and the storm was getting pretty close, so I chose the house and my ice cream fix instead. This storm went right over us instead of around us as they usually do, and we got enough rain to make the ground look wet and to settle that straw mulch. I took a much needed nap! The sound of rain on the metal roof was wonderful music.
Gina, I really like your set up. You're doing a lot of things right. Damping off can be controlled by watering and spraying young plants with chamomile tea. Yes, really! One tea bag per quart of water. I start watering the little pots in the greenhouse as soon as I see the baby plants coming up.
