... are like IKEA. You go in to "have a look". You go out with your hands full and your pocket a lot lighter. My trip this past weekend (a getaway from the kids) is making me think of imposing the same rule I have used in the past on the Lindt factory shop. I cannot under any circumstances go alone. I have to have someone along so I feel self-conscious enough about the amount of chocolate plants I'll buy.
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| This is what I ended up with after a LOT of self restraint: flat-leaf parsley, sorrel, Mojito mint (hahaha - love the name), lemon thyme and lemon balm (Zitronenmelisse). This last one is delicious in teas or sparkling water. |
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| I also restrained myself to only two types of lettuce. That's 18 potential heads, but I doubt I'll let them grow to full-size. These are setting in the pots where the begonias will eventually go. |
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| Some became neighbours to peas, some to garlic, and some are saving the spot for a Hokkaido. |
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| A Gardenia! I simply cannot resist the scent of gardenias. Sigh. It's a really finicky plant so fingers crossed it'll not die out on me. I've got the acidic mix almost ready and only rhododendron fertiliser for this baby. I'm even saving the water from the dryer for it. And today I picked up some ph-strips from the pharmacy. |
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