My Beginner Container Garden Update: Days 4–21

Lisa Kidd

One of the most exciting parts of starting my very first budget-friendly container garden has been watching the progress every single day.

In this update, I’m sharing how my seedlings changed from day 4 through day 21, and the growth has honestly surprised me!

I started this project using 2-inch Jiffy pots inside a foil baking pan with a plastic lid, creating a simple greenhouse effect on a budget. I planted a mix of herbs and vegetables, and now several of them are thriving.

Some seeds sprouted quickly, while others took more patience, which has been a great lesson for a beginner gardener like me. Seeing the tiny sprouts turn into stronger seedlings has been incredibly rewarding.

This journey fits perfectly into my Bariatric Living with Lisa lifestyle because growing fresh herbs and vegetables at home supports healthy cooking and meal prep.

I’m excited for the next step—moving these seedlings into containers and continuing the journey toward harvest!

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Published by Lisa Kidd

I am a wife, a mom, a grandmother, and a pastry chef. Back in 2017, I used to weigh 332 pounds. I was very unhealthy, could barely move, and boy was I miserable. Also, that same year I wound up in the hospital with a saddle pulmonary embolism that traveled through my heart. I am told that I am very lucky to be alive. This is what got the ball rolling for me to get the bariatric surgery that I so desperately needed and now I want to share my journey with all of you.

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