Well it's well and truly pouring now, at this late hour- but it was dry enough for me to take stock of the garden before it got dark today. There has been a criminal in the 4x4 bed! Probably a cat. Always the problem with a low newly sowed raised bed- the local cat population … Continue reading Mid-downpour update
The rains have ceased- for now. Starting Tuesday we're going to have some more storms so I thought it was time to get more soil and get to work. I went to my local garden center to get my winter herbs and plants. Now that the wet season has begun its time to plan for … Continue reading Captain’s log: November 24th 2018 (getting ready for winter edition)
Oh boy. So much is going on! Besides returning to university for my last semester, it's been busy busy busy! But as I transition into a fall/winter garden I'm still happily plugging away in the garden. We had an aphid scare on the chives a few days ago. I went to pick a few herbs … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 29th 2018
I do! Got a few plants on order from my local garden center. They're a bit wiggly because of being grown in a greenhouse or indoors I think- trying to get the most light. But no matter- once they're in pots and in a sunny spot they should grow nice and tall. I potted them … Continue reading I love Lovage!
Bad news about squash aside- I am getting set up for the cold season veggies. These two unassuming boxes contain one more raised bed- and a mini greenhouse shelving thing so I can start more things from seeds. Seeds like these! Also the spinach seeds that I already have. For new beds you need soil! … Continue reading Getting my butt in gear for the rest of the year
The Neanderthal Gardens 