The gloom seems to be lifting! Today wasn't the warmest, it barely cracked 69 degrees around 1pm, but it was sunny at least, and if it can only stay this way, maybe my tomato plant will at least ripen the little green tomatoes we have so far. (Not super optimistic about any more than that … Continue reading Captains log: August 11th 2018
Author: M Ress
The view from the beans
My mom took this shot- you can really tell she used to be a professional photographer once upon a time. The beans gave up another pound of goodness. I don't know how much more the plants will produce but I'm down for it. I remember when I was a child- I was such a picky … Continue reading The view from the beans
Dilly beans!
So I've been cooking since my weight restrictions were lifted, now I can pick up pans again! and I've really been enjoying actually using and eating the lovely things I've grown. None of my recipes are strict- they're adapted from several I've tried over the years and my own experiments. I tend to make them … Continue reading Dilly beans!
Captain’s log: August 8th 2018
3 weeks post-surgery my weight bearing restrictions have been lifted. Sadly the general gloom that has invading San Francisco this August has not lifted, and the atmosphere is cold and moist. While that means something good in terms of water-savings, it means the overall wetness of my plants is not going to stop anytime soon. … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 8th 2018
Itty bitty baby Hatch Peppers!
And more on the way! It's growing in the dead center of the plant- which is damn inconvenient, but plants gonna plant. I'm just glad that even though the two hatch plants are in a less than optimal container, they seem to be doing ok. Well at least this one is, his friend next door … Continue reading Itty bitty baby Hatch Peppers!





