This is the bed that used to have Swiss chard and arugula- both going to seed. I still want Swiss chard, but I have an arugula pot for the arugula. Also this bed gets a lot of sun, good for chard not so good for arugula. In winter it wasn't such a big deal but … Continue reading Finally sowing the back mixed bed
But not the bugs I want sadly. The bees have been showing up but as a trickle and not a roar. Nothing I can do about that- it was such a wet and cold winter that I suspect the big buzzers are still shaking it all off. Still- I have herbs flowering or about to … Continue reading April bugs have returned
There's a real difference between winter rain and spring rain. All the rain we've been having has been winter rain- but today's shower was a spring shower. The view from my window was nice and green, and while I got a little wet while checking on things outside, it's a gentle rain. A few days … Continue reading Captain’s log: April 8th 2019
Tomatoes are difficult plants. They attract many pests, can also develop nasty fungal diseases, if your summers are too cool they may never set fruit, and while to a degree they can self-pollenate without bees you will get a bad yield- but on top of all that they need a lot of support. They can … Continue reading Imprisoning my tomatoes
I am so done. The next few days of rain will be a welcome rest. But as today was cloudy but clear- it was work time. All you really need is a shovel. And muscles. I dug and I dug and I dug the side area under the fence. Then I put down some soil … Continue reading April planting part 3
The Neanderthal Gardens 