Digging out from under the mire

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 3 Comments

Alright, it's still raining periodically, but that's no excuse. It was much worse last year, and I have too much to do to be idle. But oh what a mess. It's just wall to wall shrooms in the shade herb bed- but that's not the only fungus among us. The weird cat hair like mycelium … Continue reading Digging out from under the mire

A new green enters the story. Spoiler alert! It’s a Brassica.

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 ~ Homo neanderthalensis ~ 1 Comment

Cupid's arrow struck me with a deep abiding love of brassicas a long time ago, and my affection has never dimmed. From my childhood obsession with broccoli to my modern love of komatsuna, both oleracea and rapa are the loves of my life. Which is why when a seldom eaten but much loved member of … Continue reading A new green enters the story. Spoiler alert! It’s a Brassica.