Beginner - Raspberry Boogie & Witches Wedding

Week 1 in the world of my budding green kingdom has been nothing short of a horticultural rollercoaster. As I eagerly opened the tent each day, my seedlings seemed to be performing a botanical Broadway show, with each tiny leaf a performer in the grand play of life. I'll admit, being a first-time grower is like being a rookie conductor at a symphony – you're not quite sure when to make the plants hit that high note. In my case, the high note is more like a leafy crescendo. The uncertainty mainly revolves around the watering routine. I've become the overprotective plant parent, checking on them every few hours, armed with a sprayer like a botanical superhero with a water gun. To address my watering anxieties, I've adopted the "spray and pray" method. I let the topsoil dry out a bit, just enough to make it interesting for the plants, and then I unleash a gentle mist upon them. It's like they're getting a spa treatment every time I step into the tent – a bit of mist, a leafy massage, and perhaps some classical music playing in the background (I like to think the plants enjoy a good symphony). From my inexperienced perspective, these plants are living their best lives. They appear healthy and robust, standing tall and proud, as if they've just conquered a miniature Mount Everest. I can almost hear them whispering to each other, "Look at us, defying the laws of gravity and all." Now, I must confess, my confidence is like a teenage driver with a learner's permit – it's there, but it might lead to a few bumps along the way. Up until this point, I've only offered them pH-adjusted water. No fancy nutrients have graced their presence yet. It's like they're on a botanical diet, surviving solely on the hydration equivalent of distilled water and a dash of pH correction. I envision my plants having secret garden meetings when I'm not around, plotting ways to convince me to introduce some nutrients into their lives. Perhaps they're forming a leafy rebellion, demanding a more diverse diet – "We want nitrogen! We want phosphorus! Down with water-only regimes!" As I stand there, proudly observing my little green kingdom, I can't help but feel like a benevolent ruler, albeit one with a sprayer instead of a scepter. Week 1 has been a wild ride, filled with uncertainty, laughter, and the occasional leafy drama. But hey, every great story has its quirky beginning, and my journey into the world of plant parenthood is shaping up to be a comedy of horticultural errors – and I wouldn't have it any other way.