Category Archives: garden lore

Cleave to me, or is it cleavers for me?

Posted on May 5, 2019 by carolee

  The rain has caused many weeds to thrive, and it seems impossible to keep up with their rampant growth.   As I was admiring the tulips yesterday,  it was obvious that a sprawling weed with sticky stems and leaves was … Continue reading →

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St. David’s Day & Leeks

Posted on March 1, 2018 by carolee

March 1st is St. David’s Day, the patron saint of Wales.   It is said that  David (“Dewi” in Welsh) lived in the 6th century and only drank water, sometimes immersed himself in icy water while reciting scripture, and made … Continue reading →

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Basil Seed Caviar

Posted on January 24, 2018 by carolee

It’s funny sometimes how memories click in.  While sorting various basil seeds into the seed box (see “Winter Projects” post for more on that) a memory of gardening author Jim Wilson’s visit to my herb farm years ago flashed.  He … Continue reading →

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