And the Wind Blew…
April 9, 2013
It’s spring again, and whew are gardeners busy. We are so consumed with thinking about plant needs (everybody’s different!) that we forget to find a moment’s peace to reflect on just how dang cool it all is. Stuff is growing, literally popping before our very eyes. Buds are whispering. Blossoms are singing either operas or Billy Holiday songs. The bees and other buzzers are back. When we stop a moment to take in all that wonderment, there is no gladder heart than a spring time gardener’s.
Spring means that I shed my skin and become a baseball widow once more
And so, in homage to the insistent wind, the much-needed spring rains, and all that glorious green, here is a pictorial love letter. (Bloggettes, double click on the pictures to make them bigger…i know I need a new blog style that shows off the photos, but i am apparently not done with this sweet, intimate one just yet.)
Yarrow for days…
Brand new Maidenhair fern frond
One of the Nuccio’s Camellias
I love you dirt. I love you brand new frond. I love you Sun. You sustain us all so well. Thank you.
The very special blood root
Herb Walk at Alemany Farm Sept. 18th
September 7, 2011
Hey folks…I’ll be giving an herb walk on Sunday September 18, 2011 10:00-11:30 at the fantastic Alemany Farm, San Francisco:
We’ll be talking about all kinds of nice plants, most of which are easy to grow in your own backyards. Learn a handful of simple remedies for enhancing the health of you and your family. Herbs can be powerful allies in keeping us well as we move into autumn and winter.
We’ll walk and talk about the medicinal plants in the garden and have picnic afterwards. Please bring a potluck dish to share. Come discover this amazing urban farm.
Wiseleaf 