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 had to move the little ladybug hanging on the leaf. Three little sun golds. A little olive oil, salt and pepper- nice snack. Ok that was a little ridiculous. But I'm not sure if I'm going to get any others so I thought I'd enjoy them in style. They were delicious! I love sun … Continue reading First tomato harvest of 2018
So today was gloomy as usual- though a little warmer, almost 70 in the early afternoon. It's heat more than sun that ripens tomatoes- so even with the gloom as long as the temperature continues to stay warm-ish, the new growth and a more cautious watering schedule means that I might get more than these … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 24th 2018
There definitely have been less aphids- and a lot of that is diligent killing and spraying, but nature is certainly giving me a helping hand. What's so nice is that all the ladybugs look different. Some are redder- some are more orange, Some have a few spots- some have many. I love each and everyone … Continue reading Ladybugs on patrol
In the distance is a palm tree. All the backyards on this block are connected, which is why we have such a feral cat problem. But it also means many years ago someone a few houses down planted a goddamn palm tree like it's goddamn Los Angeles or something and now- in this foul freezing … Continue reading Captain’s log: August 19th 2018
The Neanderthal Gardens 