We are at the end of a rainy spring after a year of drought. Our hay field used to be planted with alfalfa or coastal by our neighbor. He ran his cattle on our property and grew hay. We got the agricultural exemption. Covid took our beloved neighbor. His brother-in-law, whom we adore, has taken over the cattle operation. With the drought the last attempt to grow hay failed. We allowed it to go fallow and will likely plant natives.
It’s amazing how nature rebounds. Monarda, bee balm or horsemint, is everywhere. So are the blackeyed susans.
Cane is ever faithful and ready to go for a ride.
The back pond has been dry for quite a while. It’s so nice to see it full.
I’m in a horticultural study group in my herb society chapter. Each year we study an herb by growing several varieties while trying to control some variables. This year our focus is mint. I’m growing 8 varieties with an irrigation system because they like their water.
Carl, our rooster, is helping me inspect.
We have to present on a topic related to our herb. I’ll be doing mint appetizers.
Enjoying a nice, lazy Sunday.
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