In the wee hours of last night I was looking for new plants to grow in the aku room. It's clear that we will be sheltering in place for many more months, and gosh darn it if I am not going to get more plants on!
Over the year I've been gradually moving plants indoors that need a more regular human touch.
The red geranium that got at an estate sale that was languishing on the porch for much of the winter got its roots chipped out of the block of clay soil that bound them, and it has thrived in new loose soil. It rewards me with flowers every day.
The pink geranium that I got on my Buy Nothing FB group was an entire shrub that I cut into sticks and rooted. I decided to bring a bit of it indoors so that I can enjoy it. It blooms incredibly slowly but the flower clusters last for weeks.
I've been rooting many cuttings of Mr. Wren, and none have really bloomed, which is a drag. But I've enjoyed its green leaves.
Then there is the geranium that my mom gave me years ago that does really well when watered. I finally brought it indoors and will see if its health improves.
In the meantime my cannas continue to give me showy leaves and the occasional flower. I have Thai basil nearby whenever I want it, and also pineapple sage.
Today I harvested all of the red tomatoes from the crazy tomato that I grew from seed last year. He's become a fixture of the aku room and shows no sign of dying, so I think I'll see if he will last into the new year.
