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Hello, strawberry house.

Hi, ad-free entry.

Sup, Morus alba aka “white mulberry.”

How-de-do, Paulownia tomentosa, known to friends as “princess tree,” because obviously.

Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)

Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)

Coprinaceae (maybe?)

Spent some time today getting to know Tilia cordata aka littleleaf linden. Just love its sweet, honeyed scent that’s perfuming the entire neighborhood right now. Learned that it is a nervine herb that can be dried and brewed in tea. Observed that linden trees in full sun right now are in their peak or past-peak bloom, while trees that receive mostly shade have yet to bloom.

Also learned (as I set off with my little bucket to collect the yellow buds for exactly this purpose) that the tree harbors TONS of aphids - those are the small green insects that cover my picnic blanket every time I sit underneath the tree. Harmless to humans but highly unappetizing. I decided to unfortunately abandon this urban foraging effort.

“Together, these cards suggest a message of finding harmony through both external celebration and internal rejuvenation. Balancing joyful connections and communal experiences with periods of self-care and reflection will contribute to your overall sense of well-being and fulfillment.”

Let it be so for summer 2023.

le-corbustier