Starting a planting journey in 2026?
Let me help me, kinda!
I mean, last year my plants died, well, they didn’t bloom. To be clear, I am talking about the seeds I tried to plant.
My house babies are doing just fine!
How to start your planting journey
You need sexy homes for the plants
Planters, old bean cans, maybe even plastic cups. You need something to house the plants in, unless you’re going cold turkey and throwing the seeds directly in the ground.
Kinda risky, but your call!
What are you planting
If you’re lucky like me and have a local event like Flower Day at Eastern Market in Detroit, you can find a variety of plants, cacti, succulents, tomatoes, and even chocolate mint.
If you’re too busy to go to your local farmers’ market, Dollar Tree has seeds. If they’re still 50 cents, go ahead and stock up on flowers, fruits, and veggies.
Remember, this is an experiment. Your plants may succeed, or you may need to stick to faux flowers on your desk at work.
Just being real.
The extra accessories
If you’re extra like me and don’t want to get your hands too dirty, go ahead and buy some gloves, maybe even a foam kneeling pad, and don’t forget the mini shovel.
Buy some extra dirt, too. (Soil)
Now don’t ask me about the difference in soils, honestly… I have no clue!
Just know some soil is a fertilizer, some is for potting plants, and the rest can be used in the outside garden.
Do your research.
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Alright, time to plant
I have no secret recipe.
No specific technique, this is an experiment, remember?
I grab my planter, one I decorated because I want my plants to have groovy homes.
Then I’ll throw a dash of soil, a bit of old espresso pucks. Yes, I put old coffee in my soil like a nitro boost.
Don’t overdo it; mix it in the soil. This is extremely optional.
Alright, then I’ll add my seeds, then more soil. Water a bit as we did in Kindergarten.
Now we wait
Last year, I kept my brewing buds outside, but this year I brought them in to germinate. Michigan weather is too crazy right now.
Some days it’s giving, “Ahh, let me ride my bike,” and other days are like, “Ahhh, let me bake chocolate chip cookies and watch movies while wrapped in throw blankets.”
Mind you, it’s May.
Anyway, I brought them inside like a good ole plant mom, well, garden mom. Whatever, they say.
How long will it take to see some action
Well, we got about 12 days until most of them “germinate,” if I did this thing right. If a 5-year-old Chan could grow a lil flower, I am pretty sure a 25-year-old Chan could.
If all else fails, I’ll stick to what I know – cacti plants. Simple, easy, and cutesy, but don’t you dare get curious; they bite back.
Welp, I am getting bored now. Got a few plant babies to take care of!
See ya later! I’ll keep you updated… for sure.
Oh, if you didn’t plant seeds…
I totally forgot, some of you may be reading this coming from Flower Day… (iconic)
Well, if you already have the plant in your hands, here’s my advice.
If she’s a sexy house plant, get her a chic bed to sleep in. I like to decorate my planters, so my plants not only feel loved but look chic.
Now, if she’s an outdoor girly, toss her in the ground! No, not literally, but yeah… Bring those accessories I talked about and plant her directly in the ground. Just make sure the hole is deep because the dang Michigan critters will snatch your plant right out of the ground and have a FEAST. An early Christmas gift with a Thanksgiving belly.
Trust me, I am a victim.
I haven’t found a cure for stopping those critters. Right now, my mint forest is free game, but they don’t like mint… they like chic purple flowers that aren’t properly planted.
You’ll do amazing!
Let’s Talk About It
Are you ready to take care of your new plant babies?