The rains have ceased- for now. Starting Tuesday we're going to have some more storms so I thought it was time to get more soil and get to work. I went to my local garden center to get my winter herbs and plants. Now that the wet season has begun its time to plan for … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 24th 2018 (getting ready for winter edition)
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)
Seems like forever since I've done anything but the most basic of watering. Some of that was due to having less plants that need less water- and some of that was due to the terrible smoke filled air which made it all but impossible to do anything outside without putting on a mask. Well there … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 21st 2018
The air quality is better, but there's still a bit of haze in the air. I spent maybe a half-hour outside and definitely felt it. Besides the air quality the other fun thing is the turn for the colder. We've gone from a heat wave to proper November weather- which does have me a tad … Continue reading Mid-November tomato update
It was even worse yesterday. All the windows had to be closed and I couldn't go out to water. I'll have to water today, but I'm going to wear a mask. This is a map of the active fires in California right now. The biggest one is the Camp fire to the North, but to the … Continue reading That’s not fog- it’s smoke.
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