So while their edible season is short and tasty, which for a winter crop in the Bay Area is all you could ask for- the Shugiku's continued existence as the world's prettiest flowering plant is not in jeopardy at all. I guess I'm a weirdo for only discovering now that chrysanthemums are super pretty- but … Continue reading Shungiku update
Strange times we live in. Adjusting to the new reality of grocery deliveries has been difficult, if only because I can be a bit of a technical luddite despite my age and have a bad habit of not checking the details on the things I put in my online shopping cart. This has led in … Continue reading Accidental basil acquisition
Don't worry- there's more to come. The Meyer lemon tree in the backyard does what it wants. It grows lemons year round, but like most citrus gets extra happy in winter. We've been picking them as they ripen, but a few days ago mom noticed some very nice specimens indeed in the center of the … Continue reading The last of the winter lemons
So my carrot bed is more than a little bit of a disappointment. Which means it's perfect for my potatoes that have been patiently waiting to planted for... a while. After the disaster last year that was a bed full of gorgeous carrots that were totally tasteless- I really amended the bed well, sowed it … Continue reading Root vegetable jamboree
Hi everyone! This is a tired and productive bumble bee with some pollen coated legs taking a rest after pollinating my luscious strawberries! But since I was a dingus and forgot a couple weeks of open threads, I'm opening up one now. What's new with you? What are you growing, or seeing bloom in your … Continue reading Weekend Open Thread 4/11/20-4/12/20
The Neanderthal Gardens 