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 weather is wonderfully dreary. Personally my favorite, grey skies and gloom reveal my inner Addams. *snap snap* Does mean it's slow going in the garden however. But it means it's the perfect time to pick up some supplies for the spring. Specifically pots! A very wonderful family friend has been giving me gift cards … Continue reading Slow month in the garden doesn’t mean doing nothing…
I don't know what's giving me so much energy but it's a shame to waste it. Now that the rains are done for a while- it was time to mow! I'll still have to hand pull the weeds in the corners and such, but the push mower is more than good enough for most of … Continue reading Not so idle Tuesday
Today I got one clear day after some rain, with over a weeks worth of more rain to come. I was just gonna pull the dead basil, maybe weed a bit, water where the pea seeds have yet to sprout... and then I got carried away. Rip Basil. I thought the added water would help … Continue reading Not so idle Thursday
I mean between the fact that the old flat leaf plant got damaged by the early November heat wave- AND the fact that the soil had some serious mold issues... time for a new flat leaf plant. The curly leaf parsley in the shade herb bed doesn't give a damn. They endure anything- I know … Continue reading New flat leaf parsley pot
The Neanderthal Gardens 