A flash of bright colour caught my eye first thing this morning. Our mammoth sunflower from The Weed had started blooming! Oh wait, let me rephrase that: Our “mammoth” sunflower started blooming. Yes, we have another stunted sunflower episode playing … Continue reading
Did I say the dry inter-monsoon period was over? I must have been mistaken! The past couple of weeks have been full of mostly hot, dry days that have had even the poor birds sitting around with their beaks gaping … Continue reading
I’ve been a little lax about sowing new seeds over the last couple of months. I guess it’s because it finally occurred to me that late December to late February is not the most ideal time to have young, vulnerable … Continue reading
You really have to get used to working in cycles when you grow plants. Whether vegetables or annuals, you have to remember to start planting early or face the loss of those plants for a period of time. In the … Continue reading