So last year I planted an anise hyssop or agastache in my shade herb bed. Despite the fact that it's more of a full sun herb/flower, the thing went crazy last year, and then died back. But I know the flower agastache is a perennial, so I'd been waiting this spring to see if it … Continue reading Rehoming the anise hyssop
Lord I've let this thing grow a bit wild. This thing is pretty old at this junction- but rosemary is eternal. Here's how you can tell how old this bush is. This Rosemary was planted when this front area was covered with weed cloth and mulched. You can see the remains of the tattered cloth- … Continue reading Rosemary getting fixed up at last
I used to eat these as a child. Not something my parents ever bought at the grocery store or farmer's market, and it wasn't something they ever grew. It's miner's lettuce! This is a local wild plant that is totally edible and forgeable that grows... everywhere! The name supposedly comes from the miner '49ers who … Continue reading A childhood favorite for planting
Going back to my roots with eccentric and exciting mints. We begin with my favorite, red-stemmed peppermint. As detailed a few posts ago, one prone to bugs, but possessing of the most delightful scent. He was potted up in a favorite pot of mine, from a sale a while back. But what of my earlier … Continue reading March madness? No- Mint madness!
The weather continues to be absolutely wild. Cool nights still, with the occasional 70 degree day- and no rain in sight. Even the Brassicas that are bolt resistant are having fits, and I don't blame them. But there are some good signs too. The Rosemary is in full bloom- always a sign that Spring is … Continue reading Fresh growth as the days grow longer
The Neanderthal Gardens 