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Hello friends! We are nearing the end of June and my garden is a jungle. If you know me, you know that I welcome the weeds and live harmoniously with them. I have been as busy as the bees have been this Spring and early Summer. With the completion of a gorgeous platform in the secret garden, the tours are underway. I have had three groups participate in my garden tea and tour. During the two -hour time slot, I teach about the plants that grow in the yard and I share how I have taken a blank slate and have made it into an oasis filled with medicinal herbs and fabulous flowers. I share my passion for taking things that might have been doomed for the landfill and repurpose them into garden art. My goal is to show people how much fun gardening can be, and how to connect with the natural world. The plants that are commonly thought of as weeds in most people's lawns, can have immense benefits. The humble dandelion is a superstar in the world of herbalism and is also gleaning more recognition in the medical world as well. You will learn many of the wonderful benefits of the dandelion and much more. The photo I've included in this post Is a birdbath that my dad gave me a long time ago. It spent many years sitting in their side yard before coming home with me. I added a broken angel from a planter I received when my mom died, then added some beach stones for the bees to land on. Now I have a meaningful piece in my garden that is also useful. I keep fresh water in it for the birds and bees to enjoy on these dreadfully hot days. You too can come play in my secret garden with me. Contact me directly to set up your tour! 513-373-8441 [email protected] I absolutely love observing the patterns of nature, especially as the seasons shift and new growth and life are abundant. I particularly find the relationships that exist between the plants and insects to be fascinating. The photo shows an ant on a Peony flower in my garden. The relationship that exists between the two is called "mutualism." Mutualism means that both parties (the ant and the peony) derive mutual benefits from the relationship. The ants get to nourish themselves with the sugars and amino acids that are on the peony, and in return they protect the peony from other pests that could cause potential damage. People often think that the ants are necessary for the opening of the flower to occur, this is not the case. The flower will open with or without the hungry ants. I challenge you to sit and observe nature to see what other relationships like this you can find.
Enjoy the journey and stay curious my friends! |
AuthorLisa Hildebrandt is an acupressurist and home herbalist in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Archives
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