I had a very busy day today and only a few scant morning hours to work in the garden. But I got a lot done. I didn't have to do much in the way of watering, as one can see from the rain water on my Tokyo market turnips. It rained in the night which … Continue reading Captain’s log: June 3rd 2019
So this was a good day, mostly. I got my new fabric bed in the mail a few days ago but I underestimated its size and realized I needed more soil than I actually had. A trip to the garden center was in order. I got some blue lake green beans sets along with a … Continue reading New plants, new bed, and bad news
But not the bugs I want sadly. The bees have been showing up but as a trickle and not a roar. Nothing I can do about that- it was such a wet and cold winter that I suspect the big buzzers are still shaking it all off. Still- I have herbs flowering or about to … Continue reading April bugs have returned
Today was clear and cool. Very cool, under 50 degrees. One of those things that made me glad the only warm weather plant out back was my wonderful pepper, which will be the subject of another post. Everything was so well watered from the heavens opening up I didn't have to do anything except take … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 10th 2019
Man it's just been a week of nothing. Between the rain and just waiting for things to sprout I've been left twiddling my thumbs. But despite that it's been an exciting Friday. First things first- the weird purple Rosy Bok Choy is... being a weirdo. It's growing a stalk and flowers. All edible of course- … Continue reading Captain’s log: February 1st 2019
The Neanderthal Gardens 