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The only plant(s) appropriate for the weather

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 3 Comments

Not everything in a vegetable garden needs to be edible. A truly lovely salvia came into work the other day and I snagged it. "Ember's wish" is just a gorgeous specimen- I look forward to feeding the hummingbirds. Also threw in some anise hyssop into the mix because why not. Both plants are good choices … Continue reading The only plant(s) appropriate for the weather

The no good too windy day

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 5 Comments

We had a freak wind storm this week that blew down people walking down the street and interrupted power in a few neighborhoods. It also highlighted why tomato cages are not optional- as it blew all my tomatoes off their gerry-rigged stakes. For the most part everyone was ok- just on the floor. I have … Continue reading The no good too windy day

June Blooms

June 12, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 13 Comments

I had to cut down the last of the shungiku- largely because the ailing plant had become a scale and aphid factory. I kept it going for a while because it was feeding the ladybugs and bees, but it was finally time. Luckily the bees have plenty to snack on besides a giant dying spindly … Continue reading June Blooms

Rehoming the anise hyssop

April 11, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 1 Comment

So last year I planted an anise hyssop or agastache in my shade herb bed. Despite the fact that it's more of a full sun herb/flower, the thing went crazy last year, and then died back. But I know the flower agastache is a perennial, so I'd been waiting this spring to see if it … Continue reading Rehoming the anise hyssop

Captain’s Log: March 19th 2020

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 1 Comment

So- it's been a fun few days taking stock of what I have and what I would get in a normal environment and what I can make do with. Trellises! Not that hard to make if you have old bamboo stakes! I do have a new bed to replace the not so great fabric bed … Continue reading Captain’s Log: March 19th 2020

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