LaTrece Vegetarian to Vegan lifestyle journey

06/04/2026

Grow bags work best when the plant has enough room 🪴 A simple size guide I like to follow:
🌱 1-gallon bags for smaller herbs.
🥬 3-gallon bags for greens and green onions.
🌶️ 5-gallon bags for peppers, beans, and compact crops.
🍅 10-gallon bags for tomatoes, cucumbers, kale, and zucchini.
🥔 15-gallon bags for deeper or heavier feeders like potatoes, carrots, okra, and dwarf fruit trees.
One thing I always watch with grow bags is watering, because they dry out faster than regular pots.

05/24/2026

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05/24/2026

A lot of herb problems start with cutting them the wrong way ✂️ These little harvesting habits help keep plants fuller for longer:
🌿 Basil: Pinch above a leaf node so it branches instead of turning tall and skinny.
🌱 Cilantro and parsley: Cut outer stems near the base and let the center keep growing.
🌾 Rosemary: Stick to green growth and avoid cutting hard into old woody stems.
🌿 Mint: Cut it back more boldly to keep it bushy and fresh.
🌱 Thyme: Light, regular trims are better than hacking the whole plant down at once.
My tip: I try to harvest herbs before they get too overgrown. Small regular cuts usually make the plant respond better than one big haircut.

05/24/2026

Strawberries are so rewarding when the plants are healthy and productive 🍓 A few simple care habits can help support more berries through the season.

05/24/2026

Nettle leaf has traditionally been used as a natural diuretic, and some studies suggest it may help support urinary flow and kidney function by promoting fluid elimination.

Hibiscus flowers contain antioxidant compounds that studies suggest may help support healthy blood pressure, an important factor in maintaining long-term kidney health.

Dandelion root has been studied for its natural diuretic properties, which may help increase urine output and support the body’s natural detoxification pathways.

Cleavers has traditionally been used to support the lymphatic and urinary systems, and herbal research suggests it may help promote healthy urinary elimination.

Palo azul contains plant antioxidants that early studies suggest may help support urinary tract health and healthy kidney filtration processes.

Hydrangea root has a long history in traditional herbal practices for urinary tract support, and preliminary research suggests it may help support normal urinary balance.

Ginger root contains bioactive compounds like gingerols that studies suggest may help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation linked to kidney strain.

Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound widely studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help support overall kidney health.

05/20/2026

I have a visitor today riding on my cucumber plant, google say it's a lady beetle - Exochomus nigripennis. I pray more will come.
Improving on my carrot growth, google says it's a watering issue. I have 8 more I can fix before the tops dry out like that. 🙏🏾

05/20/2026

Still trying, Google says it's a watering issue, 8 more to go and correct. I'm determined to get better.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

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