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
OH lordy Phillip!! you're killing me!!! hahaha! They look so good!!!
ReplyDeleteYou do realize a girl can gain weight reading your recipes and looking at these photos..?
ReplyDeleteDarla, only if you eat too many! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt may be cold outside but your home must be cozy, warm and smell delicious! I see you do a good deal of baking this time of year Phillip! Enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteSince it is too cold to be outside for very long, staying inside and munching on these cookies sounds great. I am just getting ready to head out to the grocery store, and I will buy the ingredients for these cookies and will make them this afternoon. I have tried some of your other recipes, and they were wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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Always Growing
They look so good! I'll have to try these later this week. I have everything on hand but mint candies, so I'm adding that to my grocery list now!
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