Check out what arrived this week…
2.5 cubic yards of triple mix soil for the veggie garden. :) Thrilling, I know.
After weeks of looking at different types of soils, I went with a triple mix from Van Beek’s. It’s made from composted manure, black loam, and sandy topsoil. I couldn’t find ‘certified’ organic anywhere, but the owner said it is organic and assured me that they do not add any chemicals or fertilizers to it. That will have to do!
We used this soil calculator to determine how much soil we needed:
Take the Length (ft) of the area to be covered x Width (ft) x Depth (inches) divided by 12, then again divided by 27 and you have your cubic measurement!
For two 4 foot by 8 foot beds, I calculated our soil need to be about 2.37 cubic yards, so we ordered 2.5.
[We used this step by step tutorial to build the beds.]
When we filled up the beds it was raining (of course!) and shoveling the soil was like shoveling bricks. What a workout! At least I know that the soil is nice and moist for planting. :)
The rain sure has made our lawn green though!
I’m going to the nursery tonight to check out the new organic plants that just came in and figure out what I need to buy. So far, I have sketched out a rough plan for both of the beds using this Companion Planting info to guide me. I’m trying to plant veggies with their companion plants, figure out specific spacing/planting requirements, and also how many of each plant I will need.
I also put a compost bin and gardening tools on my Birthday list. How cool am I? :)
Meet: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cereal– a new breakfast and snack infatuation.
In the cookie bowl: Nature’s Path Spelt cereal, chopped banana, 1 tsp chia seeds, 8-10 mini Chocolate chip cookie dough balls, and non-dairy milk.
It tastes like you are eating a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough for breakfast!
Another breakfast I’ve been rocking this week…The Mango Banana Green Monster.
I recently discovered that President’s Choice sells frozen mango chunks. I haven’t had the best experience with some frozen fruit mixes, but this frozen mango is super fresh and sweet. You can nibble on it straight from the bag. :) It is great to keep in the freezer for quick and easy smoothies.
This week’s favourite mix: 1 cup frozen kale, 1 ripe banana, 1/2-2/3 cup frozen mango chunks, 1.25 cup almond milk, 1/2 scoop wheatgrass powder, 1 tbsp chia seeds.
So refreshing. :)
Have a wonderful Friday!
“We are all functioning at a small fraction of our capacity to live fully in its total meaning of loving, caring, creating and adventuring. Consequently, the actualizing of our potential can become the most exciting adventure of our lifetime.” – Herbert Ottto
I’m excited for your garden! I want to garden too but maybe one day when I have a home of my own and not some teeny tiny apartment =P It looks good so far and I’m looking forward to watching it progress.
Oh yea, and what kind of blender do you own? Also food processor. I’m in the hunt to replace mine (which lasted less than a year!!! sucker). Also, I’ve always was interested in a food processor but can’t seem to justify the purchase – I mean if I have a blender doesn’t it do nearly the same thing?
i’m obsessed with frozen mango slices!i could eat the whole bag in one sitting …and I have before. whoops!
Absolutely loooove all your amazing recipes:) Can you recommend a good Wheatgrass powder?
I love the garden boxes!! I can’t wait to have my one garden. :-)
I love the garden boxes!! I can’t wait to have my own garden. :-)
OMG that cookie dough cereal sounds amazing! Like desert for breakfast! And I’m sure the combo crunchy cereal and chewy dough balls is amazing!
That pile of dirt looks like the long lost twin of what’s in my driveway! We’ve already spread it all over our lawn (for filling in grass) and in my raised garden bed and we still have a huge tower of soil and a small pile of compost. My husband is apparently an over-orderer when it comes to dirt. Or his eyes are too big for his wheelbarrow.
That chocolate chip cookie dough cereal looks divine. I don’t even eat cereal (it never keeps me full) but I would eat that just for the cookie dough chunks. Yum.
haha we have a ton of dirt leftover too!
Congrats on starting your garden Angela!! And don’t worry… composting is cool these days!
And, I am totally making this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cereal! :) Looks so tempting!
I love veggie garden boxies; i plan on doing carrots, peas, tomatoes, and strawberries.
Your breakfast looks delicious!
that breakfast and smoothie look so SUMMERY! yum!
I love to add frozen mango to green monsters! You just made me crave one ;).
Im so jealous of your gardens cant wait to see them all planted!
I’m excited to see what you grow in your garden. And I too have just discovered the President’s Choice frozen mango. It’s delicious. As is their combination that has peach/pineapple/grapes/melon and strawberries. (that combo is my “smoothie go to” mix) President’s Choice is the best!!!
I see you use wheatgrass powder, but what do you think of the liquid? It’s an acquired taste I know (!) but it’s kinda nice! Do you use it anytime?
Also, check me out using you as inspiration! I know how much enjoyment you get from food and am trying to channel this in order to shed past issues really. Take a sneaky peek and let me know if I’m Oh She Glows approved!!!!!
I got a composter for our anniversary one year. Some might think that’s insane, but I was stoked!!
The gardening is coming along! Pretty soon you’ll be growing all your own fruits and veggies and a total pro in no time!! :)
The cookie dough balls. I am a huge fan of cookie dough and make it in all forms and flavors, bites, balls, choc dipped, with white chunks, dark chunks, you name it, I’m there. Your b-fast cereal would be a major hit for me!
I hope you guys have a great weekend. Don’t work too hard! :)
That green monster looks amazing! I had my first green monster yesterday (just spinach, frozen banana, almond milk, and ground flax) and I’m in love!
those breakfasts are so exciting! I can’t wait to hear more about the garden. I will be planting one next year in my garden at my new apartment so I’ll need tips!
I had a mango avocado smoothie today and it wasn’t half bad. Still needs a bit of work, but there’s potential! Mango is sooo delicious!