Tag Archives: chamomile

Busy, busy

Posted on May 26, 2021 by carolee

It’s been a little crazy around here lately. Suddenly the temperatures rose, the soil warmed and it was perfect weather for planting all the crops that have been languishing in pots and flats: melons, tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc. BUT, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, cutting flowers, Indiana gardening, irises, May Queen shastas, plant sale, potager | 6 Comments

Six on Saturday: June 6

Posted on June 6, 2020 by carolee

This year what I call the “gap time” is occurring this week. Sometimes it happens in the later parts of May. It’s that period after all the spring bulbs put on their show, the next big production by perennials is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, flowering herbs, foxglove, herbs, Indiana gardening, potager, Six on Saturday, thyme, valerian | 10 Comments

Things are changing in the potager!

Posted on March 21, 2020 by carolee

Feeling so blessed that I can retreat to the potager and gardens to find sanctuary, even though it requires boots and umbrella! The rains continue, as well as the depressing news, but the sweet birds are not letting that disrupt … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anise Hyssop, chamomile, deer repellent, gardening, growing your own food, hollyhocks, Indiana gardening, kitchen gardens, Plantskydd, potager, rhubarb, self-seeding herbs | Leave a comment

Progress!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by carolee

With the nine-day forecast indicating temps in the 50’sF and rain off and on, yesterday was perfect for moving the first plants from the greenhouse to the benches outside to begin hardening. Unlike many folks who initially move plants outdoors … Continue reading →

Posted in Garden lessons, Spring, Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, Hardening-off plants, Indiana gardening, nigella, Potager, winter damage | 11 Comments

Chamomile for Lawns/Yawns!

Posted on February 8, 2019 by carolee

While there are two types of chamomile, generally the annual “German” (Matricaria recutita) chamomile is the most used. It has tall (15-18”) stems of dainty white daisy flowers that are used for teas, culinary, and medicinal purposes. If … Continue reading →

Posted in herbal teas, herbs, Recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, chamomile bread, chamomile shortbread, growing herbs, herbal teas, Potager | 8 Comments

Six on Saturday: May 12

Posted on May 12, 2018 by carolee

After a very slow start, Spring is catching up to “normal” although we are still a bit behind. It’s been warm and dry for several days, allowing the farmers to get their fields planted after a late start. Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Six on Saturday, succession planting, Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, irises, peas, Potager, Six on Saturday, tulips, vegetable growing | 14 Comments

Six on Saturday: Mar 3 ’18

Posted on March 3, 2018 by carolee

March has begun very quietly here, unlike the snowstorms on the East Coast and Europe. Basically, we are just marking time until the temperatures warm and the soil dries enough to return to the gardens. Each time it gets close, … Continue reading →

Posted in Six on Saturday, Spring, Uncategorized | Tagged chamomile, crocus, dwarf iris, gardening, garlic, potager, signs of spring, Six on Saturday | 10 Comments