Salvia is the Latin name for sage. Â There are so many kinds! Â Russian, Mexican, hummingbird, white, purple . . . the California climate where I live is perfect for so many. Â If I could, I would fill my garden with them – the pungent aroma, the colors, the variety are endlessly fascinating. Â Additionally, they are easy to grow and don’t need much water.
I love monkey flowers, most likely because the name is so weird. Â Orange, yellow, and red are the most common colors.
Pomegranates start out as flowers, and then turn into . . . pomegranates! Â They are fun to watch grow throughout the season.
More spring plants . . . sage, daisy, lupine, and who knows what else!
White sage grows ginormous. It’s used in ritual smudging and incense because when it burns, there is a deep fragrance that is soothing and refreshing . . .
Ink, Yarn & Beer 