Here New England cool Spring continues with rain that's been a deficit. My Wisteria had the most flowers ever (as a matter of fact many Wisterias in our area experienced a super bloom). May the garden always been a source of spiritual experience as needed.
It is a lwats a pleasure to read your writing. The climate is so different everywhere; we in Gurgaon went from a cool 20°C to a hot 40°C in 2 days, no spring weather at all.
I do not have a green thumb, so I admire how meticulously you tend your garden.
Mangoes are galore here too, and I have been trying the different varetals, all so different and so wonderful to experiment with.
Perpetual uncertainty, what returns in the spring garden. The sorrel you gave me a few years ago, has completely taken over its section of the garden- great for the few weeks before it bolts. Then the hilarity of sautéeing ramps as directed in a recipe, and seeing them blow up with the heat, like long balloons! Who knew! Always a mystery, a great anticipation, to see what comes back in spring.
With sorrel I just keep picking it and cutting off the tops when it bolts...so amazing to still have leaves into November. It's a very determined plant!
Here New England cool Spring continues with rain that's been a deficit. My Wisteria had the most flowers ever (as a matter of fact many Wisterias in our area experienced a super bloom). May the garden always been a source of spiritual experience as needed.
Lovely green thoughts,Naomi (and thanks for the elderflower mention on my Substack)
Another thought on lilies-of-the-valley: the oak-forest that surrounds Agincourt’s battlefield is/was carpeted with lilies-of-the-valley.
Wonderful to know! Thank-you lovely woman ☀️☀️
It is a lwats a pleasure to read your writing. The climate is so different everywhere; we in Gurgaon went from a cool 20°C to a hot 40°C in 2 days, no spring weather at all.
I do not have a green thumb, so I admire how meticulously you tend your garden.
Mangoes are galore here too, and I have been trying the different varetals, all so different and so wonderful to experiment with.
I know only a few mango varietal names. Please keep a list!
Perpetual uncertainty, what returns in the spring garden. The sorrel you gave me a few years ago, has completely taken over its section of the garden- great for the few weeks before it bolts. Then the hilarity of sautéeing ramps as directed in a recipe, and seeing them blow up with the heat, like long balloons! Who knew! Always a mystery, a great anticipation, to see what comes back in spring.
With sorrel I just keep picking it and cutting off the tops when it bolts...so amazing to still have leaves into November. It's a very determined plant!
Lovely and brilliant as always. You write so beautifully.
Thank-you!!