Category Archives: Gardening
feels like autumn
This morning when I let Bode out it was cool, about 60° F (16° C). I heard geese nearby and looked up to see them flying in two Vs heading south. What started as a few tentative cricket and katydid … Continue reading
a harvest of sorts
The Hungarian hot pepper had turned red, so took it in this morning. The tomato is from the Roma plant I bought in a 4 inch pot. The Brandywine tomato is to the top of its 6 foot stake now, … Continue reading
mongrel – mutant – feral tomato plants
Seems that we have been here before: monster tomato plant. Last winter my dad was adding frozen grape tomatoes from one of their volunteer plants to salads. He took some of their seeds and they germinated. He planted some of … Continue reading
August gardening report
The tomato plants seem to be waiting for warm sunny weather, but some of the plants, like the nasturtiums above are doing great. After the fog burned off this morning I decided to go out and get some pictures while … Continue reading
summer signs
One of the most visible (and literal) right now are the barriers and Road Closed signs on Hill Street. This street is pretty much a switchback to go up to the top of the bluff. About half way up the … Continue reading