Category: herbs
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Fireflies
Wildfire smoke has kept me indoors for three days now. The temperatures are perfect for opening windows and working in the garden. But alas, windows are closed and I’m sure the plants are trying to cope with the smoke as well. We are living in a world of hazy grey skies and the smell of…
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Golden Hour
It is that time of year when the light turns to gold. The sugar maples filter the sun and we are bathed in the soft light of autumn. The backyard is a tapestry of yellow, gold, and still some green. I was afraid we would lose a lot of color after a rainy and windy…
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Smell: Tomato and Basil
On my daily visit to my vegetable and herb garden on the deck, I make sure the plants have enough water and are healthy and vigorous. As I pass by the plants, I run my fingers through the leaves. The smell of summer is on my fingertips. I planted determinate tomato plants because of limited…
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Taste: Tea Pot
In a pot in the side garden stands a pot. A pot filled with peppermint, spearmint, and lemon balm. My tea pot. In Spring, I sowed seeds in the pot. The mint has taken off. The lemon balm is quite stunted. After this picture was taken, I cut down the mint and put the leaves…
