Post #3882146

2026-07-17 09:45 UTC

I might need Fedi’s help with my garden. It’s a tinyyyy patio that’s completely overrun with weeds, and there's two bottomless planters filled with compost from the previous owners. I have no idea what to do with it! Anything #solarpunk wins. Must be #ADHD friendly. If there's interest, I'll post a photo! #gardening #gardenLife

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@natz_b@mastodon.social 2026-07-17 11:09

@syhr@mastodon.art something to eat or something pretty? Hydrangeas love shade. If it was mine, I’d plant lettuce or perpetual spinach; mine always bolts in sun. If it’s damp, wild garlic and winter purslane for winter/spring. If it’s warm, a fig? Or try potatoes? Celery? Or some herbs - mint, chives? Dill if you don’t have too many slugs/snails. The planter might be better under the window to be in sun for longer, but mind your inspection cover. Similarly, worms might be happier on the left?

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@TheTempleMom@pagan.plus 2026-07-17 11:44

@syhr@mastodon.art Since the area doesn't get a lot of sun, you might want to try some veg that prefer shade and/or cool, like lettuce and spinach, or herbs like sweet cicely. You can also try doing an online search for "shade garden vegetables," "shade garden herbs," etc.

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@TheTempleMom@pagan.plus 2026-07-17 11:45

@syhr@mastodon.art Another commenter mentioned taking advantage of the vertical - that's an excellent idea. You could add some lattice or wire fence on the wall above the planters, for vines to climb up.

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@syhr@mastodon.art 2026-07-17 09:53

Give it a month and the weeds will be triffids. Last year they were out of control.

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@Colleen_@mastodon.scot 2026-07-17 10:31

@syhr@mastodon.art heya good luck with this!! It might be helpful to know which gardening zone you are in. Then people can make suggestions based on that :) this is the one for the UK for example United Kingdom Interactive Plant Hardiness Zone Map https://share.google/rbtBvZOTX8diOo89b

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