I finally bit the bullet and grabbed myself a pepper, among other things. I am growing the lipsticks from seed but it'll be a month til the largest is large enough for the pepper pot. In the meantime this sweet Italian bulls horn should do well. It's a little runty so it got a stake. … Continue reading Some late additions and potential problems
It's really pouring again but in short bursts punctuated by bright sun. So spring is here but it's also quite damp. That's not stopping my neighborhood criminal from lounging in my pepper pot. The nerve of some people! He also likes to sit on my leeks. Which is always cute but I'm worried if he … Continue reading Captain’s log: vaguely late March 2019
I hesitate to even say that. It's too close to a jinx. After years and years of dry or barely wet winters, drought after drought, it seems... unseemly to complain about rain. But oh god I am sick of it. It's clear today, but it'll start up again tomorrow, and my poor plants are getting … Continue reading Too much rain!
Or at least what I've cobbled together from a few sources and an askme. It helps now that I've identified what the plant actually is: note to self- use the printed plant tag that comes with the plant- don't get all artsy and make your own, the ink will fade, and then you'll have no … Continue reading Care and feeding of your Chilhuacle negro pepper
Wasn't planning on doing anything today garden-wise, but we've had a break in the rain. It'll be scattered showers the next few weeks, but today was clear and cold. In bizarre news there was snow in the Bay Area last night and today Mt. Tam and Mt. Diablo got coated in the white stuff- and … Continue reading More winter work
The Neanderthal Gardens 