I started gardening in 2019 when I finally had my own place with no roommates (other than my S.O., of course). Unfortunately and not surprisingly, some plants did not make it through the heat waves and my novice gardening skills. Let’s take a moment to remember the fallen plants and the lessons I have learned from them.
Strawberry Plant 2
Acquired date: February 2019
Status: Died August 2019 due to heat wave
Acquired from: 99 Cents Only store
Comments:
- Two moldy strawberries because they touched damp soil after a rainy day
- Strawberries were relatively small
Cilantro
Acquired on: April 2019
Status: Died July 2019 after it bolted (grew flowers and seeds)
Acquired from: Home Depot - Bonnie’s Plants
Comments:
- Cilantro bolted (you can see the formation of flowers on the top right of the photo) quickly because I placed it in direct sunlight during a heat wave
- I was able to save the seeds to replant