Ladybirds mating

 Ladybirds mating... I think

Chili Padi sprouted

I chucked 2 or 3 chili padis in some coconut coir. Kept it dark and damp. Today one chili sprouted.

I've moved the pot to an area with some indirect light. A close up...

I dunno how I am going to separate them. Maybe I will just plant the lot as is.

Weeds

I generally dont have a clean-looking veggie garden. Weeds grow everywhere. I pull them out or cut them back randomly, when any grow too much. Sometimes I cover areas with cardboard to reduce the growth. 

But after watching this video I have a new-found respect and knowledge about them. 

I am letting a lot more wild sprouts grow a little before cutting them back slightly. If I find a recognisable plant that is edible, I will let it grow naturally. The ones I plant usually end up diseased or weak or just get eaten up by whatever. 

The biggest leaves on top of the pic are from a chili I planted. Its really wrinkled, damaged and weak. Every other leaf is from nature. Just have a look and compare how healthy they are!

bitter gourd babies

 Just noticed 2 little fellows...

Pretty flower...

Ginger #7

 Trying in a box for the first time...

Banana #6

This will be banana #6

9 Sep 2021 update: banana#5 is harvested. All that is left standing is #6

27 Sep 2021 update: Lots of other shoots trying to establish themselves, especially after cutting down banana #5. I cut back around 8 shoots every couple of days.

Straightening the banana tree

The fruit are getting bigger/heavier, tilting the tree more each day. Some rope with a thick sack to ease the pressure at the contact point...

This should prevent any further tilting. Good to keep a slight lean.