Meanwhile, still under isolation, we're marking the day in different ways.
Mine is to honor life, otherwise what were our forces fighting for? And today it took the form of planting seeds.
Thai basil, descended from the plant an Indian friend gave me years ago when they moved away, and I've grown it and saved seeds every year since. Italian basil likewise from saved seed. One more if my donated squash seeds, to see how it compares with the outdoor start. Roma tomatoes, from the collection of a friend who died and whose seed collection I've shared around, to people with real space for gardening. Roma's my favorite of all tomatoes, makes great sauce and jam.
So, the kitchen is more populated than ever, and this is good light, also a place where I will be sure and see how they do. And the pots are full of memories.
I hope you have a good day.
I agree- planting life is a fitting tribute.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to remember their sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteI like growing things from seed and have grown several trees along with a variety of unusual herbs. Myself - I put the seeded peat pots into large ziploc bags until they sprout and put out their second set of leaves. Works pretty well.
ReplyDeleteSaving seeds from year to year is the best - and the memories that accompany these are precious I know. The tomatoes currently growing on our balcony came from one little tomato from our #2 sons garden when we visited last fall. Hoping for a good production!
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