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This might be a picture repository for hobbies and stuff. Random thoughts etc.
Rehabbing the Seedling Chamba and Lolita Surinam Cherries. Not sure if they'll fruit or not in Spring. #gardening
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Rehabbing the Seedling Chamba and Lolita Surinam Cherries. Not sure if they'll fruit or not in Spring. #gardening
A lot of my stuff has stories associated with them. This Achacha tree needs a bit more heat but I ended up picking it up from Champa Nursery east of Los Angeles before it went out of business. By that point it was cash only. #gardening
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A lot of my stuff has stories associated with them. This Achacha tree needs a bit more heat but I ended up picking it up from Champa Nursery east of Los Angeles before it went out of business. By that point it was cash only. #gardening
Almost lost all my Che fruit trees to neglect but this Hwang Kum #3 is still alive above the graft. Will be rehabbing it in Spring. #gardening
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Almost lost all my Che fruit trees to neglect but this Hwang Kum #3 is still alive above the graft. Will be rehabbing it in Spring. #gardening
I have difficulty removing stuff, especially as some stuff from summer makes it to Dec or even Jan now. Tomatos, Eggplant, and Tomatillos are still trying. #gardening
November 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I have difficulty removing stuff, especially as some stuff from summer makes it to Dec or even Jan now. Tomatos, Eggplant, and Tomatillos are still trying. #gardening
Kishu, one of my favorite mandarin varieties seems very productive but also is tip bearing. Will get it in ground. #gardening
November 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Kishu, one of my favorite mandarin varieties seems very productive but also is tip bearing. Will get it in ground. #gardening
I have a number of olives in pots, but also that dreaded olive fly that ruins every fruit. My plan is dwarf trees and cover with fine netting. Always interested in varieties with unique flavors or big sizes, so feel free to offer recommendations. #gardening
November 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I have a number of olives in pots, but also that dreaded olive fly that ruins every fruit. My plan is dwarf trees and cover with fine netting. Always interested in varieties with unique flavors or big sizes, so feel free to offer recommendations. #gardening
Heart of Flame (Bromelia balansae) survives here. Its also sharp. The fruit smelled of papaya, but tasted like more acidic pineapple but wasnt totally ripe. First pic is my plant. Second is of fruit in Southern California. #gardening
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Heart of Flame (Bromelia balansae) survives here. Its also sharp. The fruit smelled of papaya, but tasted like more acidic pineapple but wasnt totally ripe. First pic is my plant. Second is of fruit in Southern California. #gardening
Processed most of the Date Plums for seeds. The point in using these for rootstock is that the roots are fibrous, meaning grows good in pots/transplants well. Plus, it takes itself, American Persimmon, and most Kaki on it. #gardening
November 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Processed most of the Date Plums for seeds. The point in using these for rootstock is that the roots are fibrous, meaning grows good in pots/transplants well. Plus, it takes itself, American Persimmon, and most Kaki on it. #gardening
November fruit. Off season Black Prince Mulberry and Breda Giant Medlar #gardening
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
November fruit. Off season Black Prince Mulberry and Breda Giant Medlar #gardening
The soil must have finally become non-acidic for these Rainfoest Plums. Ill replanting with a acidic mix and maybe separate them. #gardening
November 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The soil must have finally become non-acidic for these Rainfoest Plums. Ill replanting with a acidic mix and maybe separate them. #gardening
Popenoe Duchess, Butirra Rosata Morretini, Warren, and Magness Pear on quince. First two have a Comice interstem. Whats left from my dwarf pear stuff. #gardening
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Popenoe Duchess, Butirra Rosata Morretini, Warren, and Magness Pear on quince. First two have a Comice interstem. Whats left from my dwarf pear stuff. #gardening
Harvesting the sunchokes. Will put them in better soil and take better care of them next year. I notice that some have rot where the stem dies back. Maybe a California issue since die back happens when winter rains start. #gardening
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Harvesting the sunchokes. Will put them in better soil and take better care of them next year. I notice that some have rot where the stem dies back. Maybe a California issue since die back happens when winter rains start. #gardening
To do: need to root purple sugar cane. Thinking I will need to cut it up and root it indoors. Too cold now outside. #gardening
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
To do: need to root purple sugar cane. Thinking I will need to cut it up and root it indoors. Too cold now outside. #gardening
Collected some Date Plums (European Persimmon species) and Rose Hips for seed today. I've collected most of what I want to play with in Spring now. #gardening #foraging #fruit
November 16, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Collected some Date Plums (European Persimmon species) and Rose Hips for seed today. I've collected most of what I want to play with in Spring now. #gardening #foraging #fruit
Got enough roots in water so going into dirt and will live in a window sill until spring. This one is the new Colada Royale pineapple which is suppose to have a slight coconut taste. #gardening
November 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Got enough roots in water so going into dirt and will live in a window sill until spring. This one is the new Colada Royale pineapple which is suppose to have a slight coconut taste. #gardening
I need to actually get this thing trellised. If anyone has trellis ideas feel free to tell me. Its actually a primitive vining cactus. Barbados Gooseberry. #gardening
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I need to actually get this thing trellised. If anyone has trellis ideas feel free to tell me. Its actually a primitive vining cactus. Barbados Gooseberry. #gardening
Pink Peppercorns. Peruvian species #foraging #gardening
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pink Peppercorns. Peruvian species #foraging #gardening
Picked myrtle berries. Mirto, Jelly, other stuff? #gardening #foraging
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Picked myrtle berries. Mirto, Jelly, other stuff? #gardening #foraging
Planting the garlic in some tray things I got from Daiso. Ten varieties. Just testing what does well. #gardening
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Planting the garlic in some tray things I got from Daiso. Ten varieties. Just testing what does well. #gardening
Chinese Yam/Wild Nagaimo (Dioscorea polystachya). Grew these in a large cup. The original root rotted away but made these
I'll put them in a real pot and see if they get some size on them/more yams. This one might be cold hardy for me. #gardening
I'll put them in a real pot and see if they get some size on them/more yams. This one might be cold hardy for me. #gardening
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Chinese Yam/Wild Nagaimo (Dioscorea polystachya). Grew these in a large cup. The original root rotted away but made these
I'll put them in a real pot and see if they get some size on them/more yams. This one might be cold hardy for me. #gardening
I'll put them in a real pot and see if they get some size on them/more yams. This one might be cold hardy for me. #gardening
I have difficulty getting Malanga root to sprout. Maybe they get an inhibitor on them during grocery store shipping, but if they sprout, they seem somewhat cold resistant as long as no frost formation. Don't remember if these are lila or blanco variety. Hardier then taro. #gardening
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I have difficulty getting Malanga root to sprout. Maybe they get an inhibitor on them during grocery store shipping, but if they sprout, they seem somewhat cold resistant as long as no frost formation. Don't remember if these are lila or blanco variety. Hardier then taro. #gardening
Things I picked up at the grocery store to grow.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Things I picked up at the grocery store to grow.
Medlar. Forgot when I should pick it for bletting. #gardening #fruit
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Medlar. Forgot when I should pick it for bletting. #gardening #fruit
Mystery South African Persimmon is sweet but gritty. #gardening
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Mystery South African Persimmon is sweet but gritty. #gardening
Getting seeds out of the sorb apples (Cormus domestica) #gardening
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Getting seeds out of the sorb apples (Cormus domestica) #gardening