The back row of my big seedling starter had komatsuna in it which was a bad idea. Hench the empty rows. Did you know that seedlings can themselves go to seed? Well komatsuna can. Turns out planting them in the fall isn't a guideline, it's a rule. Oh well. But the middle row of Gai … Continue reading Somethings come out of the greenhouse, somethings go into the greenhouse, somethings go in a bed- it’s busy here
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Shungiku update
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
Accidental basil acquisition
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
Greenhouse time AT LAST
The greenhouse saga extends far into the past. Maybe... 6-7 years ago dad and I did some research and bought a really nice and pricey greenhouse that was meant to go against a wall or a fence. Glass and metal, would take a day and both of us to put together, and yes we'd have … Continue reading Greenhouse time AT LAST
Captain’s log: Late April plant madness
My wonderful local garden center is still open in a limited capacity, as growing your own food is (rightly) an essential activity. My family's personal risks are too high for me to resume work at this moment, but the fact that my job has pivoted to edibles (no not like that!) means a ton of … Continue reading Captain’s log: Late April plant madness





