I am so done. The next few days of rain will be a welcome rest. But as today was cloudy but clear- it was work time. All you really need is a shovel. And muscles. I dug and I dug and I dug the side area under the fence. Then I put down some soil … Continue reading April planting part 3
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April planting part 2
It's almost all in. I say almost because despite the fact that rain wasn't forecast until tomorrow... it started today. So I got most of my plants in anyways. The blackberry will have to wait until the rain stops- but at least the tomatoes and the mess of zucchini are in. The zucchini was an … Continue reading April planting part 2
April planting part 1
Well almost April, as it's March 31st. But it's basically April, and it's time for some planting. But I'm exhausted- so it's part 1 and tomorrow I'll finish it up. First off before I planted anything, hell, before I even went to the garden center, I mulched. Here's some mulch around the baby green beans, … Continue reading April planting part 1
San Francisco perils: wind and sun
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
Captain’s log: March 9th 2019
It sprinkled off and on, but it was warmer and clearer than I expected so I sprang into action. I was hoping to see a movie this weekend, but I can always see a movie in the rain- can't effectively garden when it's pouring so the silver screen can wait. I have moved the mint … Continue reading Captain’s log: March 9th 2019





