While I was smart enough to get the brassica beds all finished in time, I dithered on my new herb and leek haul. Which now that it's pouring is a bit of a problem. I mean they're perfectly happy, but as with the tea shrub I'm a little concerned about them blowing over. I'm also … Continue reading A seasonal pause- or the rain delays have started 2k19
Well I do have a bed to fill- and it's time for winter herbs. I may have gone a tad overboard but a substantial employee discount will do that to you. I got something I've never grown- edible chrysanthemum greens- also known as shungiku. Along with the komatsuna, I'm looking forward to some winter hot … Continue reading Vegetable haul November 2019
Well it's been busy and it's going to get busier. That my friends, is a baby pumpkin! It looks like October pumpkins might be a thing. Or August pumpkins if I'm lucky. The vine is... going the wrong way. But who am I to tell a pumpkin vine where it can or cannot go. I'm … Continue reading Captain’s log: June 23rd 2019
It's been sunny and clear for several days thankfully, and it will continue to be clear for a while yet. (Fingers crossed!) Unfortunately while it has stopped raining, it has not stopped wind-ing. Ha ha oops. There goes the garlic chives! My fault for using that old plastic pot I guess- I had gambled that … Continue reading San Francisco perils: wind and sun
Today was clear and cool. Very cool, under 50 degrees. One of those things that made me glad the only warm weather plant out back was my wonderful pepper, which will be the subject of another post. Everything was so well watered from the heavens opening up I didn't have to do anything except take … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 10th 2019
The Neanderthal Gardens 