It's been a fun few days here- everything here is growing wonderfully, including the weeds. The carrots are starting to sprout, early. Everything is starting to sprout, I have a lot of weeds to pull, probably tomorrow- and I think the fava experiment is a bust. The ladybug swarm just isn't enough. It's not enough … Continue reading Captain’s log: October 5th 2018
Though it has some unwanted company... The sun gold cherry tomato plant that gave me three delicious tomatoes despite being a plant that looked like it was about to die- has made a grand comeback. It's a proper bush now- my fertilizing and good watering has really helped. As has the insanity that is late … Continue reading The tomato lives!
There definitely have been less aphids- and a lot of that is diligent killing and spraying, but nature is certainly giving me a helping hand. What's so nice is that all the ladybugs look different. Some are redder- some are more orange, Some have a few spots- some have many. I love each and everyone … Continue reading Ladybugs on patrol
So there was a beautiful ladybug on one of my tomato leaves today. Looks like 12 spots, made for some great composition, got the ripening tomato in the background, along with the steel cage... Wait... Why are you on the tomato!?!? Yeah- turns out one or two green aphids decided to come visit my ill … Continue reading Tomato update
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
The Neanderthal Gardens 