This was an early day for me- I wanted to get everything in so I'd have some time to see what took. Not that I'll know if the potatoes are duds in a day- more like several weeks to know if they'll sprout or not. The cauliflower are a different story. These were the sets … Continue reading Potatoes and cauliflowers planted
The day has arrived! Soil has come! Holy crap I am tired. That is a huddle of twelve bags of soil. Boy howdy was that a trip. Never been happier my dad has a Subaru. Not sure how I'd have gotten it home otherwise. I got some... other things at the local garden center but … Continue reading Part two of new raised bed adventures
It was dry today, and it will be dry tomorrow. Then a bit more rain- then dry for a while. It's the first good break in the weather so I'm taking advantage of it. The first step is mowing everything I can get my mower on. Under the greenhouse was a priority, but the most … Continue reading Part one of new raised bed adventures
Against the east wall of my garden is a little half shed that holds soil and other things. The problem is the other things really- including rusted tools, an old chimney starter, broken buckets and spiders. So. Many. Spiders. This morning was actually clear, as the latest rain storm won't start til tonight, and I … Continue reading Organization will set you free- or making the side shed of doom less doom-y
I have tied an umbrella to the tomato cage. I'm not sure this will work to save the tomato plant from drowning but I had to do something. It is also one of the silliest thing I've ever done. Bonus: The mole pepper started falling over in the rain so I staked it up so … Continue reading A vain attempt to save the tomato from the downpour (UPDATE)
The Neanderthal Gardens 