The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Good looking goodies, Phillip, this and the yule log. We love anything chocolate! all I have to do is look at it and I gain. ;) I shall have to try at least one of them.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be sure to wish you and your family a joyous and blessed Christmas, and say thank you for sharing in this past year.
OH MAN!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try this one!
Phillip...you must stop posting all this food! I have gained 5# just from reading your recipes! LOL Have a great Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love banana bread! And with chocolate, yummy goodness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photograph!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to the kitchen now to make your chocolate mint cookies for Todd's b'day!!!
that last post was from me (rebecca).
ReplyDeleteI made this and it is AWESOME! Thanks Mr. Therapy!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeletemmmmmm...you had me at "chocolate"
ReplyDeleteDiet, what is that about.......looks yummy!!
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