Has it really been a month since my last post!  To catch you up real quick:  Rain, sun, heat, rain, more sun, more heat.  lot more heat and rain.  The outcome:  summer - and a wet one!  Up here summer means lots of fresh greens - lots of lettuce varieties, kale, chard, and peas.  (early season crops at lower altitudes).  

The herbs like cilantro, dill, chives and oregano have long since bolted.  Oregano now has bright purple flowers topping off long stalks.  The parsley however is going strong and the mint is finally starting to send up new mint shoots.  (I know some people hate mint because it is so invasive... but that just means you haven't tried my fresh mint mojitos!).  

Chamomile grows well in rocky dry soil but even better in well prepared and regularly watered beds.  A great addition to your rock path or seating areas because it releases its sweet calming scent. Use it as a tea, fresh or dried, or in your bath water for delicious smelling natural relaxation concoction. 

 Add the dimension of smell to your edible garden.