It's super sunny today. Which is super weird, but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth- it's time to work. Look at those blue skies! It was incredible. I suppose spring has sprung. I posted earlier about my seedling disaster/adventures, but I had more work to do then just that. Before I could … Continue reading Making hay while the sun shines, or planting while I’m not being rained on
Well I messed up. The leggy seedlings definitely needed to be outside, but they certainly didn't need to be in the way too hot greenhouse. Those are some damaged seedlings. Problem is- it's actually kinda warm out now. Warm and sunny. So in the greenhouse bench it wasn't warm- it was hot! Luckily the raised … Continue reading Seedling rescue
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
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
Rainy days make for an idle gardener. Best to keep an eye on things though, especially since the last big rains caused some of my baby green onions to commit plant suicide. Not really sure how to stop that though. They seem to be doing ok all things considered, even if they are a bit … Continue reading Captain’s log: January 6th 2019
The Neanderthal Gardens 