Harvest

Every spring since 2008 I had always started some basil so I have supply throughout summer.  It may have started because of my frugality (the basil bunch is between $3.99 to $4.99 in the store).   Last spring was the most herbs I had started -- this time I had help, as B likes gardening too.  So this year for herbs we had parsley, basil, spearmint (which grew from last year!), peppermint, lemon basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano.   B also started Thai peppers, bell peppers, tomatoes and eggplant!

I'm excited for the harvest, especially when I see the price tag of the veggies (red bell pepper was $1.5/each!).   And when the eggplants are ready, I'll make caponata!

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Herbs & Veggies
July 2013

Green Wall

This summer we have the entire north end of the porch with vines.  This is the first time we planted moon flowers, to add a variety to the morning glories that we had been doing the last two years.  I can't wait for these to flower -- the morning glories will be open in the morning, the moon flowers at night.

And I can't wait that we get our own house....

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Condo porch, Grand Rapids
July 27, 2013

Black Walnut Discovery

Once there was a squirrel
Pattering behind the Land Cruiser
Carrying a nut
Looking for a good burying spot
For the treasure it considered its pearl.

And one day B found a sapling
Which turned out was from a black walnut seedling
And thanks to the little guy
Someday we'll have a good tree to rely
Which we'll transplant near our house
Next to a habitat for grouse!

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At B's yard.  Summer 2013.