Well the sun came out! Blue skies and 72 degrees. At least the bench is getting dried out. The bees and butterflies were out in full force. Not so thrilled with the later, as their caterpillars like to leave holes in my plants. This beauty is a green sweat bee, native to California. Something in … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 16th 2018
I can't grow those. But I can enjoy the ones that come with herbs and veggies. Such as this, the hyssop. Or the eternal favorite with every bee and butterfly in the area- the blue basil! Or the triffids fava beans who had a friend today! I keep wanting to pet bumble bees. I have … Continue reading Flowers
It rained in the early morning hours. Fuck everything. Look at that wet concrete. God everything was wet. Mind you for 90% of my garden that's a good thing. Just not for the tomato. God the tomato. God bless it. It put out a new flower. It lives in hope. But ugh look at those … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 14th 2018
The gloom seems to be lifting! Today wasn't the warmest, it barely cracked 69 degrees around 1pm, but it was sunny at least, and if it can only stay this way, maybe my tomato plant will at least ripen the little green tomatoes we have so far. (Not super optimistic about any more than that … Continue reading Captains log: August 11th 2018
3 weeks post-surgery my weight bearing restrictions have been lifted. Sadly the general gloom that has invading San Francisco this August has not lifted, and the atmosphere is cold and moist. While that means something good in terms of water-savings, it means the overall wetness of my plants is not going to stop anytime soon. … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 8th 2018
The Neanderthal Gardens 