Category Archives: garden

Spring is here and it is suppose to be in the 80s this week. Yunuen and I planted three trees last week in our backyard: a lime, an orange, and an apricot. They seem to have taken the transition well … Continue reading →

It was in the mid-70s today and as such, it was time to plant this year’s seeds for the garden. I planted 8 green bells, 8 red bells, and 8 tomatoes. I think my garden could sustain 4 good tomato … Continue reading →

The garden is growing out of control – I’ve obviously planted things a little too close. Next year I will definately have to increase the size – perhaps twice as wide and twice as long. I’ve been getting a number … Continue reading →

I tasted the firstfruits of my garden this week with a couple salads. It was quite tasty. Jane and Mark came over for dinner last night and we had carne asada. We’re going to Ben and Lis’ house tonight for … Continue reading →

prior to flooding the garden, the lettuce, like most of the vegetables, was brown and dead looking. Today, things are looking much healthier. I don’t know what the proper watering rate is, but it seems the more I water the … Continue reading →

Despite my attempts to destroy my garden, the tomatoes continue to grow. Perhaps I have stumbled upon a horticultural secret: mass flooding for optimal growth. I suppose we’ll know soon enough the severity of the damage, but for the time … Continue reading →

as I was watering the yard today, I accidentally turned on the hose to the garden and then moved on to read a book. About an hour later I noticed what I had done, possible vegicide. I’m hoping the water … Continue reading →

I installed a watering system in the garden after work this afternoon. I spoke with a neighbor that does underground irrigation and claims we could have a complete system in the backyard for around $700. That, coupled with a timer, … Continue reading →