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
We had some sun showers today but it was otherwise bright and sunny- perfect for some work, and for taking stock of how much the weeds have been growing. But that's not such a bad thing, even though I will be mowing tomorrow. See those little flowers, the purple and the white? They're all over … Continue reading The glory of weeds
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
The Neanderthal Gardens 