Man it's just been a week of nothing. Between the rain and just waiting for things to sprout I've been left twiddling my thumbs. But despite that it's been an exciting Friday. First things first- the weird purple Rosy Bok Choy is... being a weirdo. It's growing a stalk and flowers. All edible of course- … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 1st 2019
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
Well last seeds of 2018 as long as they take. Which in the case of the peas is... questionable. First things first- the dill plant did not rally, it died. So I ripped out the dead plant, put a little more soil in the pot, and sowed some dill seed right on top. Wow! It's … Continue reading Pre-rain planting, and re-planting aka last seeds of 2018
There's just not a ton to do in the garden with everything so wet and more rain coming soon- but it's dried out enough that I can take stock of what needs to be done after the next does of wet. Honestly there are a few things I should be doing *this* weekend but it's … Continue reading Captain’s log: December 8th 2018
Looks like the dill plant got kind of drowned. It's leaves were all messed up and crinkly. So I cut off the bad parts so that hopefully the new growth can emerge. Not the prettiest plant, but you can see how the new undergrowth looks at least healthier. I might give it a dose of … Continue reading First rain casualty (maybe)
The Neanderthal Gardens 