Earlier this winter I came to the conclusion that Buddy Aloe had once again outgrown his home. This was evidenced by the fact that he was too damn big for his pot. I'd rather not play re-pot roulette every 4 months with a plant that keeps trying to take my eyes out every time I … Continue reading The Final(?) Repot of Buddy Aloe
I’m not going to bother with explaining why I’ve been out of touch for most of the second half of 2021, as it was 2021, all of you understand. I’ve successfully crawled out of the morass that was that year, hope y’all have done the same, and have already begun throwing myself into the garden … Continue reading The appeal of modular systems, or, stacking things on top of other things
The rain is back! Bringing water, weeds and fungi to a parched garden. None of this is bad, it just means that tomato time is over. I have some work cut out for me pulling plants soon. Regardless, I'm not upset. I had a damn good year for tomatoes, and learned a few things about … Continue reading Captain’s Log: Early November Rains Return
It's not just Strawberries I'm rapidly getting too much of- but the other lovely berries in my hand will have to wait for their own post. But the strawberries are multiplying rapidly. This delightful specimen is a Gasana strawberry that was a gift from my boyfriend. It's been blooming like crazy, and is poised to … Continue reading Strawberry fields forever part 2
I have a problem when it comes to strawberries. One plant is never enough. I have several types scattered about- and recently received a beautiful Gasana strawberry as a gift from my boyfriend. (ornamental AND edible- pink flowers, right up my alley as far as a new to me variety of berry goes) I like … Continue reading Strawberry fields forever part 1
The Neanderthal Gardens 