I love marigolds.
They are a hardy plant that grows almost everywhere.
We plant them in the veggie beds to aid in
attracting beneficial insects to help with pollenating.
The plant also attracts the insects that eat the
harmful ones to the veggies.
The blooms are edible and make a great golden
hued tea, or a tasty ingredient to a garden salad.
I often add the bright orange dried petals
to my organic soap along with
the juice from our many aloe vera plants.
They have been cultivated for thousands
of years as aids in wound healing, also as anti-
inflammatory agents.
During the Civil War, the marigold, otherwise
known as the calendula,
was used as a wound antiseptic when
dried and ground into a paste by adding honey.
The petals also make a great dye
for Easter eggs.
Another plus is that they have a lengthy
growing season.
They'll last from early spring on through
late autumn.
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The garden is trying to make a comeback,
both outside and inside.
We've got several new plants taking root
under the grow light in the garage.
This is corn.
We really haven't been successful
with a decent corn crop in the past,
but here we go, trying again.
This is an heirloom tomato.
It's supposed to be blue.
Hopefully these babies will produce fruit!
These are the baby shoots of cauliflower.
We have been successful growing
these in the past.
Cherry tomatoes.
We thought the hurricane
killed this poor plant,
so the CEO cut it back to save it.
It must have loved that idea, because
here it is producing again.
It produces blue flowers.
The flowers are edible and taste
like a very mild rosemary.
Great on meat or fish.
Tokyo Bunching Onion.
You can see where we harvested
a few pieces for last night's dinner.
Mini Bronze Romaine.
This is usually hardier than regular lettuce,
and can withstand a cooler temperature.
Italian Flat-leaf parsley.
We harvested some of this one for
dinner last night too.
Magic Carpet Thyme.
It is looking sad because the
local squirrels love it!
We had to cover the pot with chicken
wire to keep them out.
Cilantro.
It's a cousin of Parsley.
Our original Elvis Parsley died in the summer.
So, Elvis left the building,
thank you very much.
Orange Mint.
This has a slightly citrus-like mint taste.
Purple Basil.
I love the taste of Basil, but this
one is by far the better tasting.
Variegated Leaf Basil.
Basil is super easy to propagate.
Just cut a piece and place it in water
till the roots sprout,
then plant in soil.
That's what I did here.
We have a veritable UN of veggie and herb varieties.
French, Greek and English Thyme,
Greek, Italian and Cuban (Desi) Oregano,
Japanese and Italian Eggplant,
Thai, Greek, and Italian Basil.
just to name a few.
Gotta love the different varieties!
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The flower garden is looking so muchbetter too.
This is a rescue Chrysanthemum
from several years ago.
This guy blooms twice a year,
Spring and Autumn.
Up close view.
They are ready to open.
This pot has several types of ornamentals,
but I had thought it wouldn't make it
after the storm.
Goes to show....
Don't give up on them.
Love this dark purple/red scheme.
The coleus is doing fine....
as well as the Sweet Potato Plant...
And the Sedum.
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Hazel chillin' under the Eggplant.
Nugget and Ethel.
Lucy was in yard patrol mode,
and refused to stay still
for me to take a picture,
but they all came running when I offered a
couple leftover pancakes from
this morning's breakfast
I called out their names and they
ran to me.
Not from affection (I don't think)
but more like sullen teenagers
in a "What did you bring me?"
mood.
They still aren't laying.
This period is lasting longer every year.
They are getting older.
They won't budge on the issue either.
We've had a few come to Jesus talks,
and still no butt nuggets.
I told them that they would make a fine
soup, but they ignored me...
as usual.
😞
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Today is
That old show still makes me laugh
She's the namesake of our girl Lucy!
out loud.
She was a brilliant comedian.
And this....
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Love ya Sis!!
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