2016 Nursery Tour; The Siren Calls

The Siren called and the Herbies were out in force, buying.  Thanks again to Jill for setting up a fabulous day.   The rain didn't dampen our spirits as we headed over to Egg/Plant Urban Farm Supply in St.Paul.  This adorable store/nursery sells everything from chickens to canning supplies to heavy duty tomato cages (check it out in the right foreground of the group shot).  Oh, and of course,  plants.   We had an enjoyable morning shopping and I for one,  will be back.   Then we headed to Psycho Suzy's for lunch and a libation.   Their drink menu is quite exotic and The Siren was quite risque.  Finally,  we landed at Mother Earth Gardens in NE Minneapolis.   Another charming nursery that has been on my list to check out for several years,  but always seemed to elude me.   A few more wallets were lighter when we left.  Ahh the lure of nurseries in the spring. 

Many Hands Make Light Work

The old adage holds true on Planting Day.   Lots of herbs found a home in the Kitchen Garden,  the Scent Garden  and Cloister Garden as the Herbies planted, planted,  planted.   Following,  we had a lovely luncheon with our traditional Mai Wine.   Watch for the recipe of the Mai Wine and a few of the other dishes next week.

May Meeting and Planting Day

May 24th is Planting Day at the Arboretum

We will meet at 9:30 in Classroom 2 in the Snyder Building, after our business meeting we go out to the gardens and plant.

This spectacular looking garlic is located in the Kitchen Herb Garden

Potluck luncheon will follow planting, featuring May wine, door prizes, and a  plant swap with your fellow herbies.

 

Korean lilac from the Fragrant Garden

This lovely little daffodil can be found under the pine trees near the Dyer's Garden

 

Women Admiring Seeds

This beautiful piece of art was created by St Paul artist Deanne L. Parks.  It intrigued me and captured something that I feel.   For more about Deanne and her art, check out her website  http://www.artdeanne.com/Artists_Statement.html

Lavender State of Mind

I'm in a lavender state of mind.   I just cut two bags of lavender buds and hardly made a dent,  while at my sister in laws in the San Francisco area.   I think that us Herbies need to relocate.