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
This was an early day for me- I wanted to get everything in so I'd have some time to see what took. Not that I'll know if the potatoes are duds in a day- more like several weeks to know if they'll sprout or not. The cauliflower are a different story. These were the sets … Continue reading Potatoes and cauliflowers planted
Well I had to push the grand soil haul til tomorrow, but that didn't mean I could rest on my laurels. The weather is beautiful out- and coupled with the return of daylight savings I have a ton more usable time out in the garden. It was around 70 degrees out in the hottest part … Continue reading Captain’s log: March 14th 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
Happy new year! Let's plant potatoes! These potatoes to be specific, just a couple of good waxy potatoes from the grocery store that I've been ripening in a paper bag with a banana. In order to make planting easier I cut the non sprouted end off. Now- you can totally wait till your potatoes are … Continue reading Potatoes for the new year
The Neanderthal Gardens 