The scents and flavors of the season.

life in and around the garden
The scents and flavors of the season.


Although I plant Herbs directly into the garden, I also keep pots of Herbs to bring indoors,
or to share with friends and family.

Pull up a chair among the Thyme and Lavender.
I once dreamed of having a little greenhouse that I grew little pots of Herbs.
It’s good to dream.
Now, snap out of it…I have to weed and water!

Yes, fresh Herbs are back!
Prepping for a demonstration at our local library this weekend.
Using Herbs to make fresh salad dressings in 60 seconds.

I learned how to grow Nasturtium while working at a small garden center.
Working in the greenhouse I was instructed to drop 5 seeds into each little 4″pot.
Within no time, the little lily pad leaves were emerging.
I loved how quickly they grew and their slightly messy, trailing vines.
That was the first year I planted Nasturtium in our window boxes.
I don’t believe I have missed a year since.
Nasturtium is one of my ‘must haves’.
What are yours?

Genovese
Lemon
Red Rubin
Sweet Green
Dark Opal
Emily
Tried, true and tasty varieties!

Some Lavender to calm my restless, spring fever that I’m suffering today.