Well I say "post" downpour but there's gonna be more rain on Tuesday- so post downpour for now? The herbs are all pretty happy, but the mitsuba is putting up these lacy little flowers that are really lovely. Again- it's a woodland herb so it's well adapted to heavy rain in the shade. In good … Continue reading Post downpour update
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Captain’s log: November 21st 2018
Seems like forever since I've done anything but the most basic of watering. Some of that was due to having less plants that need less water- and some of that was due to the terrible smoke filled air which made it all but impossible to do anything outside without putting on a mask. Well there … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 21st 2018
Captain’s log: November 1st 2018
It's always time for a captain's log when the weather is unseasonable. Today it reached a high of 81 around 1 pm. It is November 1st. God bless San Francisco, never change. Tomorrow when the weather isn't quite so melting for a delicate hominid as myself, I have a few tasks. Chief among them is … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 1st 2018
Some new fall plants
So I was at the zoo, as one does, and after giving my regards to the penguins, as one does, I realized I was a block away from my local garden center- and the madness gripped me. That is a lovely if gangly purple sage plant and a lovely and vibrant French sorrel plant. Now … Continue reading Some new fall plants
Mystery seeds
🎶mystery seeds🎶 🎶Plant them in a pot- see what comes up🎶 So my wonderful mother decided enough was enough and cleaned up a shelf in the basement that held some garden stuff that I've allowed to get a little messy. (A lot messy ok- mom found an empty spray bottle that was supposed to be … Continue reading Mystery seeds