Klassnaya & Kaelus
Hi Kaelus, I've been planning a step‑by‑step guide for setting up a small, self‑sustaining garden, and I think your precise, methodical approach would be perfect for refining it. Could we outline the main stages together, starting with soil prep and moving through irrigation? I have a neat template that could make the whole thing super clear.
Alright, let’s lay it out in the simplest possible way.
1. Soil prep – clear the patch of debris, level the surface, take a pH sample, add compost or well‑rotted manure if needed, mix to a uniform texture.
2. Plant selection – pick a few hardy, low‑maintenance species that thrive in your climate, rotate crops if you plan to keep the soil healthy.
3. Irrigation – lay a drip line or soaker hoses, lay down mulch to hold moisture, set up a simple timer or manual control if you’re against tech.
4. Maintenance – check the soil moisture daily for the first month, prune or thin seedlings, remove weeds by hand.
5. Harvest – pick when mature, rotate to keep the beds fresh, store or use immediately to avoid waste.
That’s the core cycle. Anything else you want to refine?