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After having a nice break we are going to get hit with another heat wave this week. Even though there is no shortage of chores to do (Dead heading, weeding, and seed starting) I just can’t get motivated. It just makes me want to take a nap like this guy.

I have to admit I cheated I live by a great nursery and I bought replacement plants of oregano and additional thyme. My thyme isn’t a failure it just grows very, very slowly and I want to make sure I have enough for cooking. After the cucumber plant died it was too late to try…

I’ve been on a Tiki kick for a while now. Tiki refers to the tropical style that was popular in the 1940’s and 50’s after men served in the South Pacific. Exotic drinks and tropical decor was made popular by Trader Vic’s restaurants. I think my hobby started with listening to the Bachelor Pad radio…

Here is Jack doing is best imitation of LOL Cats/LOL Dogs. He’s become quite the tomato thief. He has been sneakily stealing my just ripe tomatoes off the vines when I’m not looking.

This Praying Mantis has taken up residence in my mint plant. It hides in the shady mint while snacking on the aphids and other bad insects. Praying mantis are beneficial insects that eat everything including each other if need be. They live for about a year and lay eggs in the winter. I spotted a…

Been busy with work, trips to San Francisco, meeting old with old friends, testing out the new little sail boat, and lots of gardening. Will give you lots of updates tomorrow.

My mind is drifting toward fall where there is cooler weather and the chance to grow more seeds. I was wondering where do you people like to buy seeds and what do you like to grow during the fall months? My List So far 1. Lettuce 2. Walla Walla Onions 3. Garlic 4. Possibly some…

Guerrilla gardening is the act of utilizing public lots, sidewalk cracks, and public wasted space for gardening. It’s about sharing your green thumb with public by planting and maintaining neglected land. The first known case was back in 1973 in which two gardeners took over an abandoned lot and transformed it into a garden. But…

I made the mistake last year of planting a few Dahlia plants in the full sun as the label instructed. They didn’t last very long in the intense heat of Sacramento. This year I transplanted them in the shady area by the side of the house and they are growing like crazy. The are taller,…

These Mums appear to be confused, don’t they know they should blooming in the fall? The shades of orange look more appropriate for October and not in the sickly heat of July.