The Melanin Urban Gardener

The Melanin Urban Gardener Bringing Nature to the Concrete Jungle: Cultivating Urban Oasis, One Garden at a Time. Fresh vegetables and products for sales

01/13/2025

Day 3: Plant Selection Part 3

3. Companion planting basics for a thriving garden.

🌸 Grow Better Together: Companion Planting 🌱
Plant friends = healthier crops! Examples:
• Tomatoes + Basil: Repels pests, improves flavor.
• Carrots + Onions: Deters carrot flies.
• Cucumbers + Sunflowers: Sunflowers provide support!

💡 Avoid planting competitors like onions and beans together.

What’s your favorite plant pairing? Let’s compare notes! 🌿

Nothing like being snuggled in the bed with seed catalogs on a Saturday night. This is my first time getting a  catalog ...
01/12/2025

Nothing like being snuggled in the bed with seed catalogs on a Saturday night. This is my first time getting a catalog so I’m excited to see what they have to offer. I’m always excited to what the brands that I buy from like and have new in their catalog every year.
What’s your favorite seed catalog?

01/11/2025

Day 3: Plant Selection

2. How to choose between seeds and seedlings.

🌱 Seeds or Seedlings? Here’s How to Choose 🌸
• Seeds: Cheaper and great for fast-growing plants (radishes, beans).
• Seedlings: Faster results and better for long-season plants (tomatoes).

💡 Bonus: Start seeds indoors for an early jump on the season!

Do you prefer seeds or seedlings? Let’s chat! 🌿

01/11/2025

Day 3: Plant Selection Part 1

1. Best beginner-friendly plants to grow.

🌱 Start Small: Beginner-Friendly Plants 🌿
Here are foolproof options for first-time gardeners:
• Veggies: Radishes, lettuce, and green beans.
• Herbs: Basil, parsley, and mint.
• Flowers: Marigolds and zinnias.

💡 Tip: Start with just a few plants to keep it manageable.

What was the first plant you grew? Share your story! 🌿

01/11/2025

Day 2: Soil Basics Part 3

3. Improving your soil quality with organic matter.

🌿 Feed Your Soil, Feed Your Plants 🌱
Boost your soil with organic matter like:
• Compost: Nutrient-packed and homemade.
• Aged Manure: Enriches soil (ensure it’s fully decomposed!).
• Cover Crops: Plant legumes to fix nitrogen naturally.

💡 Tip: Healthy soil leads to thriving gardens!

What’s your go-to soil improvement method? Let’s trade tips! 🌸

01/10/2025

Day 2: Soil Basics Part 2

2. The importance of compost and how to make it.

♻️ Compost: Your Garden’s Best Friend 🌱
Compost enriches soil and reduces waste. Here’s how to start:
• Mix greens (veggie scraps) and browns (dry leaves).
• Keep it moist and aerate regularly.
• In 2-3 months, you’ll have black gold!

💡 Bonus: Composting is eco-friendly and saves money!

Do you have a compost bin? Share your setup! 🌿

01/10/2025

Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day, and those leafy roommates of yours deserve some recognition. Think about it – while you've been going about your day, they've been quietly reducing your stress and improving your mental wellbeing. Not bad for something that just sits there looking pretty. So give your green friends some extra attention. Clean their leaves, check their soil, or maybe even treat them to a new pot. Just don't mention that succulent you killed last summer – we all have skeletons in our plant closet. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/air-purifying-plants

01/10/2025

Day 2: Soil Basics Part 1

1. How to test your soil’s pH and nutrients.

🌱 Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants 🌿
Testing your soil is key! Here’s how:
• Use a DIY kit or send a sample to a local lab.
• Check pH (most plants thrive in 6.0–7.0).
• Identify nutrient gaps like nitrogen or potassium.

💡 Tip: Adjust soil with compost or organic amendments!

Have you tested your soil before? Share your results! 🌍

01/09/2025

Tools every beginner gardener needs to get started.

🔧 Gardening Starter Kit: Must-Have Tools 🌱
Every gardener needs these basics:
1️⃣ Hand trowel: For planting and digging.
2️⃣ Pruners: To keep plants tidy.
3️⃣ Gardening gloves: Protect your hands.
4️⃣ Watering can: Gentle for seedlings.

💡 Tip: Buy quality tools—they’ll last longer!

What’s your favorite gardening tool? Let’s compare! 🌿

01/09/2025

Understanding different types of gardens: container, raised beds, or in-ground.

🌱 Which Garden Type Fits You? 🌿
Start by choosing the style that works best:
• Container Gardens: Great for small spaces like balconies.
• Raised Beds: Perfect for beginners—less weeding, better soil control.
• In-Ground Gardens: Ideal if you have good soil and lots of space.

💡 Bonus: You can mix and match garden types!

Which style are you leaning toward? Share below! 🪴

01/09/2025

Getting Started with Gardening

1. Choosing the right location for your garden: sunlight, soil, and space.

🌞 The Perfect Spot for Your Garden 🌱
A garden’s success starts with location. Here’s what to look for:
• Sunlight: 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for veggies.
• Soil: Well-draining with organic matter.
• Space: Start small—you can always expand!

💡 Tip: Observe your yard at different times to track sunlight patterns.

Where’s the best spot in your yard for a garden? Let’s plan! 🌿

As I’m reorganizing my seeds and planning my varieties for the 2025 seasons I came across one of the first varieties I b...
01/08/2025

As I’m reorganizing my seeds and planning my varieties for the 2025 seasons I came across one of the first varieties I brought from . The 2016 gardening season was the first year that I started growing vegetables from seeds. Initially I brought my seeds from my local big box store but later in the season I brought two grab bags from and I used those seeds to grow my garden for years. There were multiple of this red pear variety and I have a pack of the Anaheim peppers in the grab bags and this is what I have left.

These seeds still germinate and the plants do just fine in my garden. I’ve been purchasing from them every year ever since. It’s awesome when you get to reflect on garden and can see how far a business has come. The fact that you’ve been able to keep your seeds affordable even after the pandemic shows how much you truly care about your customers.

Over the last couple years gardeners we have went thru so much when it comes to getting seeds from other companies and having issues with them. I can honestly say MI Gardener is the only company I’ve never had an issue with the seeds being something different than what is in the pack. The germination rate has always been exceptional and anytime I plant two to three seeds to a whole they all grow every time. For price reference back then the seeds were 99 cents per pack and now they are $2 per pack. Only a $1 increase in 10 years I say is pretty good. Think about it there’s a lot of things in our everyday life that we use that we can’t say the same for. Luke I know a lot of people give you a hard time but keep doing what you’re doing.
- Signed a fellow Midwest gardener Brittney (Wisconsin)

*This post is not sponsored in anyway I just wanted to express my appreciation.*

01/08/2025

My southern garden friends I see you guys have temps below 32 degrees on the horizon. How are you holding up right now?

12/22/2024

🎉✨ 2024 Garden Season Recap! 🌱🌻 As winter officially begins, it’s time to reflect on an amazing year in the garden! From thriving plants to unexpected challenges, this season has been one for the books.

🌟 Your turn! 🌟 What were your biggest takeaways from your 2024 garden? 🌿 What topics, tips, or projects from this year would you like me to dive deeper into?

💡 Looking ahead: I’m already planning for the 2025 season, kicking off on January 12, 2025! What content or ideas would you love to see in the new year?

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ and let’s grow together! 🌎💚


Raised bed remodel photo dump
12/19/2024

Raised bed remodel photo dump

🌿✨ Throwback Thursday: My Garden Glow-Up! ✨🌿Taking a walk down memory lane today with a look back at my garden in 2017 🌱...
12/06/2024

🌿✨ Throwback Thursday: My Garden Glow-Up! ✨🌿

Taking a walk down memory lane today with a look back at my garden in 2017 🌱—the year I rolled up my sleeves and started remodeling the yard. From scrappy beginnings to blooming beauties, this was the start of something truly special!

Fast forward to now, and the yard is going through another exciting renovation. It’s the perfect time to reflect on just how far it’s come and share the journey with all of you.

💡 Garden Lesson: Growth takes time, patience, and love—whether it’s your plants or your space. 🌸

📸 Swipe through to see where it all started! What’s your favorite transformation moment in your garden? Let me know below! 👇

I have a few that haven’t made it inside yet because I have to make space for them. I also will be making a lot of cutti...
11/25/2024

I have a few that haven’t made it inside yet because I have to make space for them. I also will be making a lot of cuttings so I have to make space for those are well.

Snow day photo dump. Yes all the plants survived.
11/25/2024

Snow day photo dump. Yes all the plants survived.

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