It's almost all in. I say almost because despite the fact that rain wasn't forecast until tomorrow... it started today. So I got most of my plants in anyways. The blackberry will have to wait until the rain stops- but at least the tomatoes and the mess of zucchini are in. The zucchini was an … Continue reading April planting part 2
Well almost April, as it's March 31st. But it's basically April, and it's time for some planting. But I'm exhausted- so it's part 1 and tomorrow I'll finish it up. First off before I planted anything, hell, before I even went to the garden center, I mulched. Here's some mulch around the baby green beans, … Continue reading April planting part 1
It's really pouring again but in short bursts punctuated by bright sun. So spring is here but it's also quite damp. That's not stopping my neighborhood criminal from lounging in my pepper pot. The nerve of some people! He also likes to sit on my leeks. Which is always cute but I'm worried if he … Continue reading Captain’s log: vaguely late March 2019
I had only two things to get beside the soil today. Seed potatoes and two extra potato bags. I got tomatoes. I also got a six-pack of cauliflower sets which is a much saner purchase than March tomatoes. In my defense- they were on sale. In not my defense it's going to rain in a … Continue reading The magnificence and risk of early tomatoes
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
The Neanderthal Gardens 