Motto: “Why not plant potatoes in October?” Pictured but not visible: Recently sprouted parsnips. The favas are doing okay, but the peas are going to need some better support after the storm. Tiiimberrrr-peeaaas Probably the last pepper harvest, though, unless we get a run of warm weather. Not that I’m being smug or anything. Okay, … Read more
Once upon a time, I planted a tomato upside-down. It was not pleased. There was denial, there was determination; there was even a victory of sorts. But there wasn’t a whole lot of actual tomatoes. Things are a little different now. I wasn’t sure that this side of the bay, with its fog exposure, was going … Read more
As we move deeper into spring, the plum tree has stopped flowering: See you next year, flowers. And started plumming: The early fruit often comes in out of focus. It seems to be developing a lot of plums: Look closely; they’re there. Looks like I’m going to have to come up with things to do … Read more
February, spring– potato, po-tah-to. Early blooms on our plum tree When we last saw the sprouts, they were getting dangerously close to outgrowing their containers. Fortunately, I was able to find them an area with a bit more space. The back yard, in its natural state. Unfortunately, said space is next to a house that … Read more
Kale Spinach Lettuces (mixed) Beets Chard (of the rare, heritage “blurry” variety) Fava Bean (related to the chard) Edamame Nanogreens Salad: 1. Pick desired greens. Use tweezers if necessary. 2. Prepare dressing:300 ul Extra Virgin Olive Oil100 ul Red Wine Vinegar 20 ul Dijon Mustard500 ng salt20 ng pepper (finely ground) 3. Add dressing to … Read more
(One of my resolutions for this year is to post on this blog more often. Also, no drinking on weeknights.) This week in last month’s news: We bought a house! It is lovely and very large. I feel a bit weird posting pictures of the front of it online*, but here’s a shot of the … Read more