Urban Habitat

The Second Life of a Poem

Life’s been a slump as of late. Ths feeling of stuckness, of fighting up a hill that never ends when I can’t see the top… where to go from here? It’s unclear sometimes, even though I think I’m better than where I was a month or so ago. I have more projects, more things to do for joy than for some alterior purposeor just for money. Not that money is unimportant, or necessarily bad; it’s just that I want to do things for me, not for someone else’s dream to earn my keep, persay.

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  • An Orchid & Bloodleaf

    That’s right, folks – two new plants have come to live with me! For the first time ever I’ve entrusted myself with the care of an orchid – a moon orchid, or phalaenopsis amabilis. She’s gorgeous, non-toxic to pets, has a happy southern-facing window home, and intrigues my kitten to no end. She’s been sitting…

  • Sometimes, you just don’t know – keep your eyes open & stay hopeful!

    So as mentioned in prior posts, I recently repotted and moved my catnip plant. This poor plant has been moved about three times in the last month and a half; needless to say, I was a little concerned about its ability to survive all the changes. However, looking at it today – it’s doing so…

  • When’s-my-lemon-balm-going-to-germinate-Day (Wednesday)

    Good news – my cilantro has already begun to grow, much earlier than expected! Meanwhile I still await the germination of my lemon balm seeds. The mystery plant also appears to still be doing well, although it might need a less-sunny spot as the weather gets warmer and brighter based on the look of some…

  • Plant Updates for a Mellow Monday

    I don’t have too many exciting updates today, but here’s a quick list: Planted cilantro and lemon balm seeds (between 8-30 days germination time) Repotted my catnip Repotted my ponytail palm Rescued the mystery plant Some minor growth on the from-seed succulent Yes, I had to rescue my little mystery plant. When I repotted the…

  • New Plants & Seeds

    Ponytail Palm I was at the botanical garden again over the weekend with my best friend, and the full-grown ponytail palm they had caught my eye. I knew these gorgeously weird succulents were cat safe, but I’d never really gotten a good look at one. Looking at the garden’s I thought: wow, I need one…