Boxwood Basil



I have basil growing in my garden, but I couldn’t resist this little beauty.  Boxwood basil, with tiny little leaves that don’t need chopping.  I find I’m really picky about foliage, and this plant is beautiful to me both in form and color.  Although I’m not usually a fan of terracotta, I liked this pot in the darker brown color and planted the basil in it.  I love the simplicity of it all, and the tiny “made in Italy” stamp on the pot.

I’m hoping it thrives because I’d love to have some basil growing in my kitchen window all winter long.

HH

Early morning in the lavender…

















I was amazed by the number of bees buzzing around my lavender while I quietly weeded around them.   I remember the first time I harvested lavender years ago and how worried I was about the bees as I cut.  Now I work quietly while they go from stem to stem and feel happy feelings of camaraderie with them.  I am grateful for their presence here and all that is possible in my garden because of them.

A quiet, peaceful morning was just what I needed.

Hopeful Homemaker

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