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| My Gardenia Tree is loaded with magnificent blossoms. Being anywhere near this beauty transports me to a Victorian Tea House. Such a special flower the Gardenia is named Loraine. |
I am in love with gardening. Watching plants sprout and reach for the sun, seeing my herbs reach their full potential reminds me of the simple life that I prefer. After years and years of working in a very public environment, my plans for retirement have materialized and I am content, happy even.
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| Sweet Basil, one of 6 plants is coming into full bloom. One of my favorite moments is in the early morning and early evening my gardening chores provide me with a scent explosion. Pulling weeds, watering and just walking around the beds, brushing against the plants, releases their glorious individual scents. |
Watching the wildlife in my world nibble the wild blackberries and hop or fly from one edible plant to another gives me a sense of peace in a troubled world. A baby fawn in spots and her Mum teetered on the steep hill behind the house this morning as I enjoyed my coffee on the back porch, oblivious to me. With acres and acres of edible greens they prefer the tender nubs sprouting from newly trimmed underbrush. And my hosta.
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| The name of this hot pepper is Rocket. It is a little hot! |
Each year my garden shrinks. I now grow for daily use rather than "putting up" for the Winter ahead. I will can/preserve some excess but mostly I use and share.
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| A bumper crop of zucchini is in the works! |
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| One of several types of parsley. |
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Blessings and love,
Jeanneke.