If a plant is full of purpose and potential, it can't be a weed. Plus, surprisingly viable allium seeds, tending seedlings, this week's salad mix, and a special anniversary.
What a harrowing health scare! I’m so glad you recovered. Wise words to be vigilant and wait to see a doctor. Im guilty of doing that too… there is so much great info in this post! Thank you!
Fantastic post! Glad you are healthy this year. The onion photo is such a perfect illustration of the benefits of living mulch. I love winter purslane or claytonia too.
Thanks for this, love all the info on 'weeds'. The language we use is so important - with animals as well as plants. Here in the UK animals are often categoriesd as pests, vermin or game.
I'm intrigued: what is you green sauce and what do you use it for?
Totally agree. "Pests" and "beneficials" in the insect world are also problematic with gardeners. Vermin and game are equally misleading. We really need to choose our words carefully.
What a wonderful phrase, “neighboring plants!” I found your information on how to use them as living mulch. Sometimes it’s very hard to resist the conditioning of pulling anything and everything that volunteers. I especially appreciate your thoughts on yarrow. I actually planted several very pretty pink varieties shortly after moving in to our home. Absolutely no regrets. They are hardy, beautiful, and it is a joy to watch the native bumblebees enjoy them. Cheers!
Thanks, Suzanne! Yes, winter purslane is awesome. Do you have a special way to prepare it?
What a harrowing health scare! I’m so glad you recovered. Wise words to be vigilant and wait to see a doctor. Im guilty of doing that too… there is so much great info in this post! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Fantastic post! Glad you are healthy this year. The onion photo is such a perfect illustration of the benefits of living mulch. I love winter purslane or claytonia too.
Thanks for this, love all the info on 'weeds'. The language we use is so important - with animals as well as plants. Here in the UK animals are often categoriesd as pests, vermin or game.
I'm intrigued: what is you green sauce and what do you use it for?
Totally agree. "Pests" and "beneficials" in the insect world are also problematic with gardeners. Vermin and game are equally misleading. We really need to choose our words carefully.
The recipe for the green sauce and info about it is in this newsletter: https://tanjawestfallgreiter.substack.com/p/theres-beauty-under-those-ugly-leaves
Danke, liebe Tanja, dass du mit uns deinen Gartenalltag teilst🥰
Pass gut auf dich auf♥️♥️
Danke für deine Unterstützung!
What a wonderful phrase, “neighboring plants!” I found your information on how to use them as living mulch. Sometimes it’s very hard to resist the conditioning of pulling anything and everything that volunteers. I especially appreciate your thoughts on yarrow. I actually planted several very pretty pink varieties shortly after moving in to our home. Absolutely no regrets. They are hardy, beautiful, and it is a joy to watch the native bumblebees enjoy them. Cheers!