plants – Climate Wary Homesteader

Do you grow things that are easy, just because they are easy?

Zucchini, the curse that keeps on giving. 4:10pm PST, 68*F, Cloudy (it’s been lightly raining off and on) I must admit I enjoy some zucchini. Made certain ways. But not a plethora of it. I like it sliced thin and grilled. A little in stir fry. I do not like it mushy. It’s excellent asContinueContinue reading “Do you grow things that are easy, just because they are easy?”

Corn. Who domesticated who?

7:30 am PST, 60*F, light rain, no wind Before I get onto the long tangent of corn, I must say a word (or 600) about yesterday’s journal post. I was feeling very down about things- it happens sometimes when I’m feeling particularly vulnerable- a combination of CPTSD and depression when my body isn’t working likeContinueContinue reading “Corn. Who domesticated who?”

TOO MUCH OF A DREAMER

HOW NOT TO DESTROY A FRIEND TRYING THIER BEST 7:40 am, west coast, partially cloudy 59* I know I committed the crime of not posting in a very long time again. I’ve got to stop doing that. The truth is I get so busy and let things distract me. There is a ton going onContinueContinue reading “TOO MUCH OF A DREAMER”

Frost this Morning

2 common phone weather apps and the truth. If the frozen water and ice on everything didn’t tell you the truth, the apps sure aren’t. It’s below freezing. Currently at 7:30 am it’s 31.1 degrees (the truth). It’s the coolest morning since I set up the little weather station above my garden. It got downContinueContinue reading “Frost this Morning”

It’s been wet.

But that’s not unusual for this time of year. Between work and raindrops, I’ve received and planted some more herbal woodland roots- The camas bulbs, the ginseng and goldenseal roots all are in the ground. I found some half off daffodil bulbs I still need to plant. I got the garlic in. I planted someContinueContinue reading “It’s been wet.”

Garlic tucked away in the garden.

50 cloves. 50 cloves should be more than enough. I grow ample for all the mouths here but few actually eat much of what I grow. So I’m getting to the point that I will worry more about myself and putting up enough for myself. There is plenty of produce I grow and if theyContinueContinue reading “Garlic tucked away in the garden.”

Seeds- potential in a tiny package

It’s 7:20 am. Still mostly dark out for a few more minutes and I’m sitting here thinking about seeds and bacon. I’m considering what to make for breakfast. Should I open that package of turkey bacon this morning? Still undecided about that. Breakfast means I have to start the day and actually start doing stuffContinueContinue reading “Seeds- potential in a tiny package”

When the rain reaches the forest floor, something magical happens.

Porcini (boletes) mushroom It’s that time of year. I’m not a big mushroom fan, it’s the texture that gets to me rather than the rather bland taste. But that being said, they are packed with nutrients that make them a healthy choice (as long as you don’t eat the poison ones). If you don’t likeContinueContinue reading “When the rain reaches the forest floor, something magical happens.”

Getting some paws in the sand.

There was some speculation that last night was going to be frosty. It got close- 34.7°F here. But no frost on the ground or the truck. Still, I had taken precautions and brought a few not hardy plants into the camper for the night. And since it’s a clear night again, I brought them inContinueContinue reading “Getting some paws in the sand.”

Catch Up (ketchup?)

So many tomatoes ripe at once. To say I’ve been busy is an understatement. And that’s on top of having the Covid. I went to the trouble of masking in public. I hunted down and fought for the newest Covid variant vaccine. And it was a fight because I’m not 65 and the confusion MrContinueContinue reading “Catch Up (ketchup?)”