I Left My #garden Unattended For a Week Over Thanksgiving…Here’s What Happened!

Leaving a garden unattended for a week during Thanksgiving break is always a bit of a gamble, especially when the weather takes an unexpected turn. Before heading out, I made sure to water all my container beds thoroughly with rainwater I had stored. This gave my plants a strong start, but Mother Nature had some surprises in store while I was away.

When I returned, I was greeted with mixed results. The temperature had dropped significantly, and my cabbage bed bore the brunt of the frost—the leaves were frozen. Despite this, most of the garden held up remarkably well. My garlic bed, green onions, baby carrots, and even the arugula stayed strong through the chilly nights. One of my cabbage beds also managed to survive, showing just how resilient these cool-weather crops can be.

On the other hand, my spinach containers seem to have stalled in their growth, and the radishes continue to disappoint—none of them are growing to maturity. I’ll have to start over with those. Still, I’m encouraged by how well the rest of the garden fared. This experience reminds me of the importance of preparation and adaptability, especially when nature doesn’t follow the script. It’s all part of the journey as a new gardener!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:38 Watered the container beds with rain water
1:19 Tips for leaving garden unattended
1:41 Drip irrigation system
2:32 Frozen Cabbages
3:38 How parsley is holding up
4:03 How garlic is holding up
4:50 How green onions are holding up
5:35 How Lone cabbage is holding up
5:40 Spinach containers
6:32 How second cabbage bed is holding up
7:20 How the carrots are holding up
8:00 How the radishes are holding up
9:30 How arugula is holding up