This one is actual not sarcastic like my fairly obvious tomato pro-tip. When I started my seeds in their little biodegradable pots I used seed starter soil (totally optional- I just like it) and watered it on the work table from my watering can. Well that made a huge mess. The water just sort went … Continue reading Seedling care pro-tip
So part of my pottery haul yesterday was a little lemongrass plant. I love lemongrass for basically anything- but I've always hated the big tough stalks you get at the supermarket. Turns out if you grow them yourself they're a lot easier to use. Plant- meet pot! Pot- meet your new table mates! The table … Continue reading New herb table- and new herb
Bad news about squash aside- I am getting set up for the cold season veggies. These two unassuming boxes contain one more raised bed- and a mini greenhouse shelving thing so I can start more things from seeds. Seeds like these! Also the spinach seeds that I already have. For new beds you need soil! … Continue reading Getting my butt in gear for the rest of the year
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
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
The Neanderthal Gardens 