Meet my new best friend. He moved into the pond this year and has decide to live among the rocks and new water plants. He seemed rather pleased to pose for this photo. Maybe he's wearing a new suit.
I just bought this wonderful lovage plant. I haven't grown any before and decided to give it a place in the herb garden. I'd like to try its celery flavored leaves in my next salad or soup. I can also use the seeds for seasoning stews.
So you thought making sun tea was "old hat"? Never, as long as there is lemon balm. I love putting out my sun tea jar filled with fresh water and a handful of crushed leaves. Wait for just a few sun drenched hours, fill your glass with ice and pour. Ahhhh, fresher than water with a lemon slice. Lemon balm has a mild sedative effect so let the relaxation begin. Now it really feels like summer!
Lemon balm aids in digestion, so if you prefer, crush a few leaves and make hot tea after your evening meal. Add a little honey and then put your feet up. Now, where did I leave my glasses? What did I do with my book? Okay, now I'm ready!
I couldn't resist showing you my pink oriental poppy. It looks like delicate paper, doesn't it? What would a garden be without this lovely pink color?
As you learn more about gardening, every new experience means more to you and makes a long-lasting impression. Rosemary Verey
8 comments:
Maybe froggy's goin' a courtin'...
Oh fabulous!!! I just planted a lemon balm...and was wondered what I could do...will definitely try the sun tea approach. Thanks :)
Wish I could get a frog to stay in my pond. He's so cool.
I'm enjoying reading your posts.
Thanks ever so much for stopping by my blog and for your kind words...you are welcome any time!
I love to look at real gardener blogs like yours!
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I love your blog, Piana Nanna! Your garden is lovely, and your frog handsome! That's something I'd never see in my garden. My orange poppy starts before the pink ones, except for this year they traded "opening days".
I love the way the fern looks behind the iris, I'd leave it just as it is and be happy for a sun-loving fern! I have no idea what variety it could be.
Your willow is heavenly, and no, I wouldn't paint that garage wall either! Thanks for visiting my blog.
It's good to meet another person who loves the piano! I've been playing for 46 years (for my own pleasure) and never tire of it. Love both of your blogs - the crepe paper poppies are lovely. Such a delicate pink. I've got lemon balm growing on a rock wall and it spreads like mad. I like to run my hands over the leaves and rub some fragrance on myself. I hope your new friend stays all summer - frogs can get very comfortable with people if you don't bother them.. Alyssa
PN: Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am enjoying yours and will try the lemon balm in tea. It is everywhere in the garden. Once you plant it you must keep it at bay! It does smell nice though.
I've never had lemon balm tea but, oh, it sounds delightful. Your plant looks good and healthy; you'll have plenty for tea every day! Enjoy!
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