Towers of Flowers

The Herb Garden is in full bloom right now, and no sight is more beautiful and inspiring than the statuesque towers of mullein!

These biennial plants are topping out (in my garden at least) at around 6 feet tall, and I feel like a Princess in a Magical Garden when I frolic (yes, you are never too old to frolic!) amongst them (as well as the tall stands of fragrant Clary Sage)!


My good friend Old Moss must also be included in this post, if for no other reason than its lovely "classic" heirloom rose shape. Seeing this precious pink bloom puts a smile on my face every time!

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The Clary Sage is blooming!!

With the exception of heirloom roses, Valerian and Clary Sage are my two favorite summer fragrances! I love picking bouquets of Clary Sage, because the entire house is perfumed with the fruity-citrus sclareol scent. The scent remains even after the plant dries, so there's no need to throw away that dried bouquet!