The rain let up for a few days and yesterday I was able to get in the garden. I did a bit of weeding and sowed some corn, as well as setting out some basil and a rosemary plant -- purported to be hardy in our climate. We'll see.
Above -- a bed crowded with garlic chives, thyme, and rue (the yellow flowered stuff.)
What does one do with rue, anyway? It's very bitter.
I planted it because I like its other name:Herb of Grace.
The first of the Japanese iris are blooming . . .
And late in the afternoon, it rained -- perfect for that corn that just got in the ground!
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Um um um... corn. Love it!
Nice when the weather plays ball, and works hand in hand with the gardener.
ha i am not even sure what a rue is honestly....the iris look nice....
While Rue has a history of being used to "treat" many illnesses (without receiving any notable credits for "success" in doing so...) Rue is considered "unsafe." So you should not ingest it. According o my Rodale's Encyclopedia of Herbs, "large doses can cause violent gastrointestinal pain and vomiting, mental confusion, prostration, and convulsive twiching. Could stimulate an abortion, Overexsposure to sunlight after ingesting rue can result in severe sunburn, and handling the fresh herb or its juice can cause redness, swelling, and even blistering of the skin..." need I say more???!! You just might..."rue" the day!
Elora
Great garden pics. What is your elevation? I've got basil growing too, and I think I'm at about 2800 feet. But some little bug is eating it. Suggestions? (preferably organic?)
Now this is Organic! And lovely.
Now this is Organic! And lovely.
thanks for the peek
My rue doesn't have flowers like that , but rather a dangling fringie flower
I'll have to look into this
hadn't heard it was a dangerous plant...eek
You most definitely have a piece of heaven there Vicki. Beautiful place and full of nature's beauty.
That looks lovely! :-)
Love the profusion of chives, thyme and rue.
The light, amazing!
So much work behind all that beauty, amazing.
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