My carrot bed still needs a month of growing, although the leafy tops are really spectacular to see; the roots are what we want. That being said, I decided to see about taking some of the sneaky weeds that are growing with the carrots, (oxalis! *shakes fist at sky*) and I thought I'd thin slightly … Continue reading Surprise! It’s carrots!
Wasn't planning on doing anything today garden-wise, but we've had a break in the rain. It'll be scattered showers the next few weeks, but today was clear and cold. In bizarre news there was snow in the Bay Area last night and today Mt. Tam and Mt. Diablo got coated in the white stuff- and … Continue reading More winter work
The weather is wonderfully dreary. Personally my favorite, grey skies and gloom reveal my inner Addams. *snap snap* Does mean it's slow going in the garden however. But it means it's the perfect time to pick up some supplies for the spring. Specifically pots! A very wonderful family friend has been giving me gift cards … Continue reading Slow month in the garden doesn’t mean doing nothing…
Man it's just been a week of nothing. Between the rain and just waiting for things to sprout I've been left twiddling my thumbs. But despite that it's been an exciting Friday. First things first- the weird purple Rosy Bok Choy is... being a weirdo. It's growing a stalk and flowers. All edible of course- … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 1st 2019
The Neanderthal Gardens 