Send us a textDee and Carol talk about flowers, herbs, and even a weed that all have the species name of "officianalis." Plus, they review a new book about growing vegetables for preserving.To find out more, check out our weekly newsletter on SubstackWatch us on YouTube!Insect of the week:Mole Cr...
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Dee and Carol talk about flowers, herbs, and even a weed that all have the species name of "officianalis." Plus, they review a new book about growing vegetables for preserving.
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Insect of the week:
Mole Crickets:
Flowers:
With “officinalis” as the species name.
- Primula officinalis - Cowslip (also called Primula veris)
- Pulmonaria officinalis - Lungwort
- Saponaria officinalis - Soapwort aka Bouncing Bet
- Verbena officinalis - Common vervain
- Hyssopus officinalis - Hyssop
Vegetables:
Herbs with “officinalis” as the species name.
- Salvia officinalis - Common sage
- Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary (now generally classified as Salvia rosmarinus)
- Melissa officinalis - Lemon balm,
- Calendula officinalis - Pot marigold
- Borago officinalis - Borage
- Levisticum officinalis - Lovage
On the Bookshelf:
The Preserver’s Garden: How to Grow a Garden for Fermenting, Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Freeze Drying & Moreby Staci & Jeremy Hill (Amazon Link)
Dirt:
Taraxacum officinale - Common dandelion
Rabbit Holes:
Dee: CBD creams
Carol: Cozy mysteries and talking flowers
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