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
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
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
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🎶 🎶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
The Neanderthal Gardens 