Well the jury's out on the ladybug's overall effectiveness, but that didn't mean I could rest on my laurels. Again the siren call of my discount... The Kentucky wonder beans I've been growing from seed look awful. Not surprising after all, they were planted during a sluggy season and they all got nibbled to death. … Continue reading June planting and construction
Today I got one clear day after some rain, with over a weeks worth of more rain to come. I was just gonna pull the dead basil, maybe weed a bit, water where the pea seeds have yet to sprout... and then I got carried away. Rip Basil. I thought the added water would help … Continue reading Not so idle Thursday
Well. Last captain's log of 2018. That's something. The weather here in not-so-sunny California is dry, bright and windy. So. SO. Windy. The back trash can got blown about 20 feet away from where it's supposed to be, and separated itself from it's lid. It's kinda hard impossible to photograph wind, but sad trash can … Continue reading Captain’s log: December 31st 2018
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
It's always time for a captain's log when the weather is unseasonable. Today it reached a high of 81 around 1 pm. It is November 1st. God bless San Francisco, never change. Tomorrow when the weather isn't quite so melting for a delicate hominid as myself, I have a few tasks. Chief among them is … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 1st 2018
The Neanderthal Gardens 