From Death Springs Life

With the danger of frost long-gone, and the weather finally turning warm (read: unbearably hot and humid), I thought I’d just quickly show what’s taken shape in The Scholar’s Garden thus far! Since it’s just the start of the season, there’s little fruit to show, so I’ll be trying a new camera technique to bring you a closer look at the seeds that will bring life to our soil! I’ve also added in a few of the flowers that have recently bloomed, as well as a funny little tortoise who seems to be residing near our Japanese Maple. Just so you know, I haven’t forgotten about my promised post on herbal tincturing – that guide will be popping up later this week! For now, though, enjoy an early look at The Scholars Garden!

This dapper little tortoise stopped by for our day of planting!

He didn’t stay out for long though – he seemed more interested in playing in the leaves.

The rhododendrons have exploded into pure color.

Our irises have followed suit as well!

This orange/pink iris popped up at the edge of the vegetable garden: a welcome burst of life.

Iceberg Lettuce

Red Romaine

Gentilina Lettuce

Bok Choy (Chinese Cabbage)

Dixie Speckled Butterpeas

Blue Goose Peas

Holstein Cowpeas (my personal favorite!)

Snow Cap Peas

Kohlrabi

Nasturtium

Red Radishes

Strawberry Popcorn

Sweet Dumpling Gourd

Rainbow Swiss Chard