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herbcollector.bsky.social
@herbcollector.bsky.social
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There can never be too many herbs, gardens, books, libraries, museums, or art galleries. …&music of course. Former librarian, gardener, artist. Never on X. Flower photos mine, unless noted.
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Gnome and unknomn
2 yarn gnomes , one in blue hat, one in red hat
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The may be my last bouquet this season. Frost is expected soon.

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#zinneas
Red, pink, yellow and white zinnias in a glass vase
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Mini pumpkins

#pumpkins
#crafts
Toilet paper rolls cut up and covered with a small bit of stuffing. Wrapped in yarn and glued. Natural stem. Pipe cleaner tendril.
October 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Rushing through the year - August 26 at Costco
August 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Bee on a yellow marigold
August 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Remember to breathe.
Butterfly on a zinnias flower
August 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Tomato time
Various colors and sizes of tomatoes picked today
August 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Too much scrolling the bad news. I’m off to the garden.
#cats
#orchids
Orchids in a window, along with a stained glass rondel featuring a cat. Cobalt blue background.
August 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Joe Pye weed in the foreground.
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A local pond
August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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It’s possible that I take too many flower photos.
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August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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It’s hot and humid so I haven’t been spending as much time in the garden, but I did manage to cut some zinnias this morning.

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Several colors of zinnias and a few cleome flowers
July 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Yugoslavia stamp, Scott #774
July 24, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Elecampane (Inula helenium) aka elfdock, a stately and carefree herb. Photos: July 22, 2025. See alt for more info.

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Elecampane (Inula helenium) is an old friend in my garden. It reaches five feet in height, bearing three-inch yellow flowers. The leaves. are quite large.. You could mistake this herb for a sunflower for it is part of the large daisy (compositae) family. Composite blooms look like a single flower but are made of many individual florets formed into an inflorescence and usually surrounded by ray flowers called ligules. Next time you see a daisy or aster examine the center carefully to discover the many small florets. I have made cough syrup from the elecampane roots, and while the somewhat bitter syrup kept well in the refrigerator it was not exactly delicious. I am unable to say if it helped coughs or was just a placebo. The root of this herb is sometimes candied.
July 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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This rusty color coleus is one of my favorites
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July 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Amaranthus
Red amaranthus plant
July 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Lily

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July 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Yellow and pink snapdragons
July 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Lunch

#vegan
#plantbased
Open faced sour dough rye crackers and tofu spread made in the food processor (firm tofu, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic clove, fresh parsley and dill, nooch, dulse, black pepper, cumin). Topped with shredded carrots and garden cucumbers. It was a bit messy to eat, but tasty. A peach for dessert (not shown).
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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July 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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July 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Nasturtium

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Nasturtium variegated leaves
July 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an ornamental clumping perennial that has been used as a nerve medicine and sedative. The scent of the flowers is strong and cloying. This herb is not native to the United States, but has become naturalized in fields and damp locations.
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Cats and rats are supposed to love valerian root and I have found this to be true; in the past when I dug up a plant my cat was rolling around among the roots and acting like it was catnip. This is the herb of fable that the Pied Piper used to lure the rats away from the town of Hamelin. Known to ancient Arab physicians, it was later used during the World Wars to treat shellshock, or what is now called PTSD.
July 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Calendula aka Pot Marigold
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3 calendula blossoms
July 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM