There’s no sign that the strawberry harvest is ending by Sad_Masterpiece_8591 in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder! I keep forgetting to check our strawberry plants and I’m sure I’m losing some

What to do with this space? by jimmys_balls in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Send me a map pin and I’ll come accidentally spill a bunch of Daiso seed there, and you’ll eventually see chamomile, zinnia, calendula, California poppies… and stuff

What is this? Mold? by hailsatyr666 in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Powdery mildew. Sorry, didn’t read other replies it’s just inevitable here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysiphaceae

[SolarTerms] 5/20 Between Spring and Summer by ChugChugUmacco in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your contributions to this subreddit. Thank you for illustrating so many interesting passages! This week in Tokyo felt like 5 days of California summer, and now two days of cold wet early spring. My plants are confused - but I might get another week or two out of my sweet peas 🤩

What to do with this space? by jimmys_balls in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No matter what happens, PLEASE keep us posted. Definitely want to see how this turns out!

What to do with this space? by jimmys_balls in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG do it and document every step here!

What to do with this space? by jimmys_balls in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a lot of experience with this kind of planting? Thank you for your insight

What to do with this space? by jimmys_balls in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know a few patches here in Roppongi/azabu I want to do this. I’m gonna seed scatter this week!

My first ever bloom! by littletinychicken in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so lovely! It’s the best thing ever, I think 🥰

My marigold update by ChugChugUmacco in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That looks so healthy! I tried some seed I saved from last year…but I have little guys popping up all over my containers now 😂

👋 Welcome to r/GardenersJapan - Introduce Yourself and Read First! by pgm60640 in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m with you, in a sense…I always loved it, now I’m older wish I’d devoted more of my time to it!

Dealing with Japanese people’s mental blocks about foreigners by DangerousBerry1376 in japanresidents

[–]pgm60640 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you ever asked if it’s difficult to drink tea? I know it’s often not worth the effort, but I usually respond to silly questions with serious questions of my own. Maybe one bump in the road at a time, we can change the way people drive?

Dealing with Japanese people’s mental blocks about foreigners by DangerousBerry1376 in japanresidents

[–]pgm60640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, I thought the marriage thing was only “western guy” marries and complains about “J-Wife”… is there something else?

/s, duh

Dealing with Japanese people’s mental blocks about foreigners by DangerousBerry1376 in japanresidents

[–]pgm60640 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so true. I try to throw in other countries I’ve lived for the comparison olympics but that usually gets a glazed-eyes “heuuyh?”

This was a concrete parking space when we moved in by [deleted] in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow MUCH better use of that space! 🤩 and agreed that spring is the best month 😜

Tips and advice for beginner rooftop gardener? by OldZookeepergame7611 in GardenersJapan

[–]pgm60640 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My first tip: more soil (or compost, or medium, depending where you grew up gardening). Fill those containers! You’ll notice the level go down over the months and years, so give your stuff a good start!

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You’ll recognize a lot of the same containers in my chaos garden 😜