Today was clear and cool. Very cool, under 50 degrees. One of those things that made me glad the only warm weather plant out back was my wonderful pepper, which will be the subject of another post. Everything was so well watered from the heavens opening up I didn't have to do anything except take … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 10th 2019
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
Got a fair amount of work done today in the sparkling sun. It's always nice after the rain passes to just take stock of all the new growth. Or lack of growth in the case of the snow peas. Of course it's not all fun and games. Yeah the tomato has grown it's last. Its … Continue reading Captain’s log: January 21st 2019
Rainy days make for an idle gardener. Best to keep an eye on things though, especially since the last big rains caused some of my baby green onions to commit plant suicide. Not really sure how to stop that though. They seem to be doing ok all things considered, even if they are a bit … Continue reading Captain’s log: January 6th 2019
Well. Last captain's log of 2018. That's something. The weather here in not-so-sunny California is dry, bright and windy. So. SO. Windy. The back trash can got blown about 20 feet away from where it's supposed to be, and separated itself from it's lid. It's kinda hard impossible to photograph wind, but sad trash can … Continue reading Captain’s log: December 31st 2018
The Neanderthal Gardens 