No pictures- just pain. Was doing a check of the back after today's haul (see next post XD) and the zucchini was on its side- it's stem having been chewed through? or more likely have molded away in the wet. My feelings on voles/gophers may change significantly depending on if this was cold related or … Continue reading RIP zucchini
Author: M Ress
Veronica sighting
So dad was taking out the dog for her late morning walk, and I hear some commotion outside. Turns out one of local voles decided to come out for a visit. They are generally crepuscular/nocturnal, so this was a huge surprise. Voles are pretty harmless unless you grow directly in the ground- and even then … Continue reading Veronica sighting
Captain’s log: August 19th 2018
In the distance is a palm tree. All the backyards on this block are connected, which is why we have such a feral cat problem. But it also means many years ago someone a few houses down planted a goddamn palm tree like it's goddamn Los Angeles or something and now- in this foul freezing … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 19th 2018
Tomato update
So there was a beautiful ladybug on one of my tomato leaves today. Looks like 12 spots, made for some great composition, got the ripening tomato in the background, along with the steel cage... Wait... Why are you on the tomato!?!? Yeah- turns out one or two green aphids decided to come visit my ill … Continue reading Tomato update
Planting the Mitsuba
So I want to plant the mitsuba. I have seeds not a plant so... a better way to construct that first sentence might be: I want to sow the mitsuba. Mitsuba, or Japanese parsley is a woodland plant native to Japan. It likes shade, which means the workbench is the perfect temporary home for a … Continue reading Planting the Mitsuba
The Neanderthal Gardens 