Beanstalk

Here are my prized green bean vines. As you can see, I had to get a taller trellis to avoid overcrowding the plants. I can’t wait for them to produce.

The beefsteak tomato plant is to the right.


I found a fungus in the pea pot. I bought some spray that I don't think is working. If anyone knows how to resolve that issue, please let me know.

Just Call Me Ricardus

I don’t have a lot of great days, but in the past few weeks I have had a few days that have ended higher than low. So, I thought I’d share. I hope my friends remember this when I complain again.

I had a great time over the weekend. By Friday night, I was feeling better. I went for a night out with a friend. It has been a while since I enjoyed the night life and it felt good to do something different. Although by 2 am I did catch myself yawning. I will have to plan a repeat soon.

The vain part of me is even feeling great. In the past two weeks, I’ve had 3 people mistake me for either being in high school or having just graduated high school. As someone who is not ready to get older, this is a gift. The highlight was today when a woman asked me, “what are you, like fifteen or sixteen years old?” I wanted to kiss her, but I’m not that kind of gal. Later I did kiss my mother. She was with me at the time and she answered the woman, “yes.” Priceless. I should be grounded for being a sixteen year old who goes on weekend trips to bars and hangs out in clubs with men in their mid- twenties. Tisk. Maybe I’ll apply for a job to be on Dateline: To Catch a Predator. Just kidding.

In addition, I feel like being a spokesperson for a few things. I can’t believe I’m motivated to talk about something good. Anyway, I have to start by saying that I am a sixteen year old with hands of an eighty year old. I’m NOT exaggerating. My hands are rough, cracked and they will break out into a rash over anything. I’ve scratched them so much over the years that they have healed and wrinkled. They cause me shame and they are so hideous and broken that I don’t want to, nor do I think it is safe for me, to get manicures. On some past occasions, I’ve had issues just running them under water. After three weeks of daily use, I am swearing by the Depth products. I have never had a lotion nor a créme that moisturized my hands so well before. The lotion hasn’t made my hands look beautiful or anything. They feel softer and their appearance has drastically improved though. I might even wear a ring again one day. The lotions and the soaps smell good too.


In other news… Garden
Lastly, my garden is growing beautifully. I have one green bean that has grown twice as fast as the rest. I think it must be at least seven feet long. I think it is doing so well because I named it. Crazy! (Not the bean, me.) Now, I have to name the others. The big tomato plant is really thriving. I am a little worried about the peas, but i won't cry if they don’t work out. To anyone thinking of growing something, I recommend the beans. They appeal to someone looking for more immediate gratification. I’ll post a picture soon.

I Love Benjamin Linus

I love the television show LOST, and I don’t casually throw around the word, “love”. It’s LOST day today and the finale is next week. That means that I am screaming like a fourteen year old girl waiting for The Beatles to come onstage. It also means inevitable withdrawal/ depression in the months ahead. If only it were harvesting time.

Garden Update

I have transplanted some plants into larger containers and stuffed them into a corner of the porch. It is not the ideal spot in terms of light absorption, but I think it will do. The beans are flourishing so far and I have high hopes for the peas. I had a tomato plant already started that is also looking healthier after moving to a bigger pot.

Tomato

Green Beans Post-Transplant

I still have work to do. The peppers took a bit longer to germinate, but they are now popping up like crazy. I now have way too many tomatoes AND peppers. However, I’m still up for the challenge. If I have to, I will plant them all in the yard. Animals can eat the ones I can’t manage.

Blurry Green Beans

I’ve grown tomato plants before. This year I decided to challenge myself. I don’t know a lot about gardening, but I wanted to just go with the flow and see what I could start. I bought some broccoli, peppers, green beans, peas, and cherry tomato seeds.

One major problem: I don’t have a garden. I decided to start indoors, see what grows and go from there. Sounded like a great idea for someone who needs some positive energy. Five days later, I am getting a little bit worried. There are a lot of deer and other random wildlife where I am and there is no natural flat area that would get a lot of light and be easy to close in. I have a patio, and space for pots, but would need a makeshift fence. At most I have about a week to come up with a bright idea.

On a high note, I am growing something. No, I am not nurturing a career, new relationship or a pet. Yet, it still feels good to have something work on.

Green beans