Yesterday, the night frost was threatening to arrive. So I had to bring the Mandrake indoors. I have no illusions that It would survive the cold season outside. I’d also gotten a number of Houseleek plants from my in-laws, and those needed to get in the ground. Lilith was more than happy to help with both.
The Houseleeks planted in the stone bed
I’ve finally go a full herb bed. I got the last of the dirt earlier this summer, and now everything’s growing.
I only got one load of dirt… Sorry for the sound quality. Didn’t have time to clean it up.
My summer vacation has started. It actually started about 30 minutes ago. Right now I’m waiting for the train home.
Now that I’ll have more time to do what I want, and not only what I should. I hope to be able to finish a few things. This is of course in addition to being a mom, a wife, the housework and just enjoying the free time.
I hope to get the soil delivered this weekend, so that I can get the plants in the ground before we leave for a short trip to Östersund in Sweden.
I also hope to get started on working up a proper supply for my shop. I need it for the fairs next year.
Last but not least, I hope to get started on my Viking costume and tent. But that depends on how many orders I get this summer.
Have a great summer everyone! I intend to 
What my herb bed looked like after the snow went away
Well, I’ve counted my herb plants and I think I’ve got a little bit more than I need. Friends, family and neighbors, just shout out if you want any. The rest will be (hopefully) sold after planting.
| English Name |
Latin Name | Count |
| Lovage | Levisticum officinale | 2 |
| Fenugreek | Trigonella foenum-graecum | 19 |
| Horehound | Marrubium vulgare | 17 |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | 1 |
| Culinary Sage | Salvia officinalis | 12 |
| Purslane | Portulaca oleracea | 15 |
| Basil | Ocimum basilikum | 70 |
| Clary Sage | Salvia sclarea | 9 |
| Wormwood | Artemisia absinthum | 9 |
| Spike Lavender | Lavendula latifolia | 28 |
| Breckland/Creeping Thyme |
Thymus serpyllum | 33 |
| Catnip | Nepeta cataria | 12 |
| Dwarf Morning Glory ‘Blue Ensign’ | Convolvulus tricolor ‘Blue Ensign’ | 4 |
| Peppermint | Mentha x piperita | 37 |
| Perennial Pea | Lathyrus latifolius | 10 |
| Roman Chamomile | Chamaemelum nobile | 5 |
| Dyer’s Woad | Isatis tinctoria | 1 |
| Perforate St. John’s Wort | Hypericum perforatum | 3 |
| Common Thyme | Thymus vulgaris | 6 |
| Cornflower | Centaurea cyanus | 3 |
| Dill | Anethum graveolens | 4 |
| Alyssum ‘Snow Carpet’ | Alyssum maritimum | 20 |
| Borage ‘Bianca’ | Borago officinalis ‘Bianca’ | 2 |
| Legestokkrose | Althea officinalis | 2 |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis | 7 |
| Snapdragon | Antirrhinum majus | 8 |
| Ormevindel ‘Kniola’s Black’ |
Ipomoea purpurea ‘Kniola´s Black’ | 1 |
| Rain Daisy | Dimorphotheca pluvialis ‘Polar Star’ | 1 |
| Cornflower ‘Black Boy’ | Centaurea cyanus ‘Black Boy’ | 1 |
| Marigold ‘Touch of Red Buff’ |
Calendula officinalis ‘Touch of Red Buff’ | 2 |
| Tropica White Morning Glory/Moonflower ‘White Ensign’ |
Ipomoea alba | 1 |
| Flowering Flax ‘Charmer Salmon’ |
Linum grandiflorum ‘Charmer Salmon’ | 5 |
| Corncockle ‘Milas Queen’ | Agrostemma githago ‘Milas Queen’ | 1 |
I simply have to get some me time every day. I find myself missing this. I have to get back to meditating and relaxing. I have way too much on my plate.
You might think it’s easy to just drop some things, but it isn’t. I only do what i absolutely have to when it comes to housework, but I still find it too much. I’ve always hated housework, so that doesn’t help. I wish I was financially independent, so that I could hire someone to do the things I don’t want to do. I know it sounds awful, but there actually are people who enjoy cleaning and washing. I don’t.
I want to devote myself to my family and my hobbies, not my job and housework.
Well,that’s enough venting for a while. Let’s get back to more positive things.
The herbs are growing like crazy. Well, some I’ve had to give up on, but the rest are doing fine. One is already 3 ft tall. It can get up to 12 ft, so I guess it has to grow fast.
I’ve made a couple of things in papier mâché. But the only thing I’ve finished so far (painted and all) is this crocodile
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I’ve also started on a staff for myself. So far it’s only been de-barked.
I’ve experimented a bit with baking and food. Among other things I’ve made bread with honey:
…and home made tortillas:
Which I used to make Quesadillas:
I’ve also made Skir (fresh cheese):
…and a ham and cheese pie with peppers and leeks:
All were surprisingly simple to make. Have a go yourself. I look forward to tasting more new things, and if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
