Mind Your Dirt

Sunday afternoon vibes... (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_T6h4vunL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

After over a year of noodle scratching, hemming, hawing, and then butt scratching; I can finally say that I've completed the driveway widening project. The iron gate to match the front was the final step. She's got curves. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8-HjOLl0r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shit is about to get real! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1dr-6OmFZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Making some fake strawberries to mess with the berry-stealing birds of this world. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWL5ZGP25j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Brown bag lunches for my baby girl. Sasha is having a slumber party this weekend. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVQz8LrvWn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Let there be light! Can't wait for this evening so I can see the full effect. All done for now. Next is another iron gate like the one in the front. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsHHwfvmMw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I made a thing. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpqjmwvdrR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Making much progress on my crazy curved fence design. Lots of "how the hell am I gonna do that!?" moments here. Which is why it's taken so damn long hahaha. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkGvCBvwIr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My oldest foxtail agave has begun her final stage of life. The flowering period. 15 years old and this is her last big show. It's at least 12 feet high and still growing. Amazing, beautiful, and a little sad. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clwl0KKS7ua/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Well look at that. Truth in advertising! (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6HJIRJvx2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My foxtail agave is doing strange floral things after 12 years of not doing a flower thing. Is this a species that flowers and then dies? It is rather large and old... (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckg5F55Puzc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On the town The beast is lose! (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjfxg6TrWO4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

About 4 years ago I started this espaliered grapefruit tree. Today it's putting out a ton of grapefruit and it's branching is finally taking shape. Here's the original article... 🍋 https://mindyourdirt.com/2018/07/08/branching-out-a-humble-attempt-at-growing-an-espaliered-grapefruit-tree/ 🍋 Another few years and it will really take form as the primary forked branches thicken up. But so far, I'm beyond happy with the results! 🌳 🍋 🌳 🍋 🌳 #MindYourDirt #espaliered #grapefruit #pruning #cityboyfarmer #urbanfarmer #sustainability #sustainable #homestead #homesteading (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjEfeYNJ7fi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Gonna let sleeping dogs lie today I think. Especially when they're this cute. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiatVY2PSaj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Squish. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLaJRdPN_0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My milkshake brings all the mantids to the yard. (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJFpVpLM09/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It's that time of the year when the flame skipper dragonflies start breeding in my tiny water feature. I got a our 7 generations rocking up in here! (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfhWUKLPpm9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=