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
Got a fair amount of work done today in the sparkling sun. It's always nice after the rain passes to just take stock of all the new growth. Or lack of growth in the case of the snow peas. Of course it's not all fun and games. Yeah the tomato has grown it's last. Its … Continue reading Captain’s log: January 21st 2019
Well It's instructive to see what's really benefited from the rain, and what hasn't. The surprise garlic like getting drenched. The Pac Choi are growing like mad- something is chewing on them though. The string of pearls succulent is all plump again. And the turnips are happy campers too. The peas still haven't sprouted, neither … Continue reading Post-rain overview
That's kind of a joke- I don't have a front yard. Honestly unless you live in one of a handful of very rich neighborhoods in San Francisco you don't have a front yard. Even if you do live in one of the very rich neighborhoods in San Francisco you probably don't have a yard. The … Continue reading Future project for the front yard
I hope everyone is having a good solstice. This year certainly was... interesting. I have a few surprise additions for the garden coming up- but the timing isn't right yet so it might be a week before I put them out. But all the lovely seedlings are sprouting. Those little green stalks are baby green … Continue reading Captain’s log: December 21st 2018
