Why Am I Fishing For More Plants? : Guest Designer for PaperArtsy
Water Makes the Plants Grow
We have had much rain as of late and I am sorry to say that the darkened sky tends to put me a little on edge. I find my mood to be consistent with the weather but as I look outside and see signs of spring, it reminds me that the rain has a purpose. The trees are filling in and the weeds have taken over our lawn. And soon we will be frolicking in the sunshine.
I took a trip to the greenhouse on a rainy days last week and got excited looking at the healthy and very green plants. I plan on keeping my garden small this year due to expenses but hopefully within a few years we can expand.
This year, I am focusing on herbs that can be used for herbal remedies and tea. I have suffered from IBS since I was young and the only thing I have found to relieve the pain is a herbal tincture made up of chamomile, ginger, peppermint, and fennel infused into 80 proof vodka and hot water. I have been drying peppermint (used in tea for digestion), rosemary (spice for cooking) and calendula (main component for my face cream) for a few years now but would like to add chamomile, fennel, lemongrass and some other healing herbs to my plot. Here are a few pictures of plants that I am eyeing up from my trip.
A few of these would look great in my indoor jungle (as my children call it), but I am running out of space with sunlight. I’ll try to update later on in the summer so you can see what I actually purchase.
Guest Post
I am over at the PaperArtsy blog today, sharing an art journal page from my daughter’s album. The theme is fish and I am using some of my favorite fish stamps by Lynne Perrella. You can have a look at my project HERE.
Thanks for stopping,
Kate
I’m also focusing on herbs this year, Kate. You have chosen some beautiful ones to add to your “jungle.”
Your layout is beautiful and I think it compliments the other layouts from your daughter’s journal.