and get my hands in the earth, the more I realize how little I know. Just a few of my ponderings while weeding today...
What is this plant? When viewed from a standing position, the stems look like red and white twine twisted together.
Why are my potatoes so... sprouty? this year? Looking back, I don't remember so many sprouts per plant. This second picture perfectly demonstrates. I'm accustomed to three or four stems in one place, but these are spread out. Is it something to do with the cold weather?
Speaking of cold weather... Look at how big the potatoes were in APRIL of last year! We were harvesting by the end of May last year. Somehow, I don't think that will be the case this year. We are well more than a month behind in growth.
Back to my ponderings... What is THIS plant? It secretes a white sap when broken off.
If I were to attempt to grow quinoa for chick feed, must it be rinsed as for human consumption? (Just wondering... I haven't gotten far enough to bother determining whether or not we even have the right climate.)
Why is my garden having such people-problems this year? Some of my peas were taken out by tractor wheels. A late but well-meaning application of compost smothered a section of onions. Another well-meaning act of tilling took out all my spinach and lettuce. I can plant in straighter rows at Purgatory Ranch, but any attempt to call my planting "rows" at YJ Acres is a farce.
Will I ever feel like I really know what I'm doing?
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