Well, it’s summer here in Texas. High 80s (low 90s tomorrow) and humid! Ugh. The mosquitos are going nuts, and the spiders are spinning webs everywhere. The henbit is done, the cleavers are going to seed, and the lamb’s quarters are shooting up like crazy. I love to munch on their leaves when I’m outside with the dog. Grass is above my knees but I’m waiting til the cleavers are done seeding and then I’ll mow everything down. Sorrel and wild lettuce are popping up in all sorts of places. I’ve planted some non-hybrid comfrey, and where I put them I want them to invade– oh, yes, please! I have an island up front that I plan to turn into an herb bed, and I’ve started with the cleavers if they’ll come up from the seed. The island is a pain to mow so making it herby will work just fine. I do have to do something about the poison ivy up there. Deer are supposed to love it, but they’re not eating it and the ivy is being too sassy for its own good. I think humans are the only ones who are allergic to that stuff. It’s a pity because it is pretty but then so is water hemlock.
Allergies have hit too. Lots of folks are in misery right now. The pollen is dreadful.