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I think the raised beds will work better along the south fence since they get consistent afternoon light. The soil there drains well after the work we did last fall with the compost mix. For tomatoes I would stagger the planting by two weeks so we have a longer harvest window rather than everything ripening at once. The basil should go between the rows to help with pest control naturally and we can add marigolds along the border for the same reason.

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The sourdough starter took longer than expected to become active probably because the kitchen temperature dropped overnight. I found that using filtered water made a noticeable difference in how consistently it rose. For the first bake I would suggest a simple country loaf rather than trying something enriched. The scoring pattern matters less than oven temperature stability so preheat for the full hour.