In the distance is a palm tree. All the backyards on this block are connected, which is why we have such a feral cat problem. But it also means many years ago someone a few houses down planted a goddamn palm tree like it's goddamn Los Angeles or something and now- in this foul freezing … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 19th 2018
My mom took this shot- you can really tell she used to be a professional photographer once upon a time. The beans gave up another pound of goodness. I don't know how much more the plants will produce but I'm down for it. I remember when I was a child- I was such a picky … Continue reading The view from the beans
So I've been cooking since my weight restrictions were lifted, now I can pick up pans again! and I've really been enjoying actually using and eating the lovely things I've grown. None of my recipes are strict- they're adapted from several I've tried over the years and my own experiments. I tend to make them … Continue reading Dilly beans!
I have had a roaring success this summer with green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Originally they were planted as part of my effort to plant vegetables my mother can actually eat- but we're all eating well. I got 6 haricot vert plants from my local garden center- only about 5 bucks for all 6- and I … Continue reading Beans beans beans beans beans!
The Neanderthal Gardens 