Ginger the garden witch
@mkkraemer.bsky.social
I write disability policy (& sometimes fiction), grow flowers, foster kittens, read and swear a lot. Gen X American prone to opining on politics and social, economic, & environmental justice. AuDHD. Witch. she/her, married to XO.
A windy day and A broken rose cane means I have cut roses to enjoy. I rarely cut my roses to enjoy indoors because cats are assholes and live to knock over vases to drink the water. Put these up high in hopes they will survive.
November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A windy day and A broken rose cane means I have cut roses to enjoy. I rarely cut my roses to enjoy indoors because cats are assholes and live to knock over vases to drink the water. Put these up high in hopes they will survive.
If this meme is the thing that would keep me out of heaven then I’m sticking with the old gods.
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
If this meme is the thing that would keep me out of heaven then I’m sticking with the old gods.
We’re due for a hard frost tonight, so I guess the garden season is at an end. Goodbye my lovelies. 🌱
#bloonscrolling
#bloonscrolling
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We’re due for a hard frost tonight, so I guess the garden season is at an end. Goodbye my lovelies. 🌱
#bloonscrolling
#bloonscrolling
Gibby attended his first adoption event today at a Pride festival. He was the only one of our fosters that we sent because Gibby loves meeting people. I was told he did great! Maybe he’ll even get an application. 🤞🏻
November 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Gibby attended his first adoption event today at a Pride festival. He was the only one of our fosters that we sent because Gibby loves meeting people. I was told he did great! Maybe he’ll even get an application. 🤞🏻
more roses you might not recognize as roses. Darlow’s enigma on the left is extremely fragrant. the yellow rose on the right is Tottering Gently By.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
more roses you might not recognize as roses. Darlow’s enigma on the left is extremely fragrant. the yellow rose on the right is Tottering Gently By.
I swear our foster kitten Gilbert (aka Gibby the Goober) was an orange cat in a previous life and someone neglected to do a factory reset.
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I swear our foster kitten Gilbert (aka Gibby the Goober) was an orange cat in a previous life and someone neglected to do a factory reset.
stolen from another social where it was probably stolen from another social.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
stolen from another social where it was probably stolen from another social.
A couple roses blooming today.
Left Princess Charlene de Monaco and Right, Olivia Rose Austin. Both very fragrant!
Left Princess Charlene de Monaco and Right, Olivia Rose Austin. Both very fragrant!
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A couple roses blooming today.
Left Princess Charlene de Monaco and Right, Olivia Rose Austin. Both very fragrant!
Left Princess Charlene de Monaco and Right, Olivia Rose Austin. Both very fragrant!
Trust the crowd to know what to do.
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trust the crowd to know what to do.
This rose is having a moment. It is either Apricot Candy or Peach Melba. They are planted near each other and in the same color family so I’m not positive. 🌱
#BloomScrolling
#BloomScrolling
November 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This rose is having a moment. It is either Apricot Candy or Peach Melba. They are planted near each other and in the same color family so I’m not positive. 🌱
#BloomScrolling
#BloomScrolling
I was glancing through upcoming events at the local library (as one does) and this caught my eye. Given how far in advance they plan these thing… it has to be a coincidence
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I was glancing through upcoming events at the local library (as one does) and this caught my eye. Given how far in advance they plan these thing… it has to be a coincidence
If your cold, they’re cold…
They look cold, and bored, and they probably aren’t getting paid anytime soon.
They look cold, and bored, and they probably aren’t getting paid anytime soon.
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
If your cold, they’re cold…
They look cold, and bored, and they probably aren’t getting paid anytime soon.
They look cold, and bored, and they probably aren’t getting paid anytime soon.
more late october garden pics. 🌱
October 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
more late october garden pics. 🌱
Some October roses to interrupt your justifiably ragey doomscrolling. Roses are ID’d in the Alt text.
October 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Some October roses to interrupt your justifiably ragey doomscrolling. Roses are ID’d in the Alt text.
Dragged @xoofxos.bsky.social out into nature this morning to recharge our batteries. Went hiking at the JugBay Wetlands Sanctuary along the Patuxent River.
October 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Dragged @xoofxos.bsky.social out into nature this morning to recharge our batteries. Went hiking at the JugBay Wetlands Sanctuary along the Patuxent River.
The NY Public library famously has lines flanking the entrance. This is our equivalent…
October 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The NY Public library famously has lines flanking the entrance. This is our equivalent…
Sitting out by the fire and listening to the Folklore podcast episode 179.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Sitting out by the fire and listening to the Folklore podcast episode 179.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
It seems the only things more in demand than inflatable frog costumes and merch are the Epstein files.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It seems the only things more in demand than inflatable frog costumes and merch are the Epstein files.
Found the perfect inspired name for an Only Fans account (should I ever need to start one).
October 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Found the perfect inspired name for an Only Fans account (should I ever need to start one).
Seriously… we need healthcare more than the donor class needs mega-yachts. TAX THE RICH!
October 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Seriously… we need healthcare more than the donor class needs mega-yachts. TAX THE RICH!
It’s a beautiful autumn day in the district so I took a walk down to the Wharf. Also… Tax the rich
October 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s a beautiful autumn day in the district so I took a walk down to the Wharf. Also… Tax the rich