The new cocoa trees will be planted shortly
it takes about 4 to 5 years for these to mature enough for cocoa pods
the bacano leaves are hung to dry...
they will be used for medicinal tea
the anise hyssop plant is flowering again
I do so love the licorice taste of this herbal plant
this one needs a good cutting back and I'll start more plants with the cuttings
I use both the leaves and flowers to make the tea
good for respiratory problems and digestion
the bees love making honey with the flower nectar
this tiny wren has a most beautiful song that so wonderfully serenades us around the cottage
the "pride of barbados" tree (aka "peacock" tree) is in full bloom, again
this morning...for a few minutes...my heart was caught on a thin string...
( I didn't add that string on the heart, it is part of a spider's web )
when our dog, Shadow, made an escape from the cottage compound in pursuit of another male dog...
that came charging up to the fence to harass him...
they scuffled while I ran out the gate for Shadow
I am happy to say, Shadow heeded my call and left off the pursuit to come back to me
yeah, Shadow...
you, good boy, you
I couldn't help thanking the Lord
For this God is our God for ever and ever:
He will be our guide even unto death.
Psalm 48:14
May your day, or night be filled with God's grace.
Great photos! Love the happy dog!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Shadow came back. I have four dogs I love like people. :o) I also grow anise hyssop but have never made tea with it. What does it taste like?
ReplyDeleteCasa Mariposa, anise hyssop has a licorice taste. Very good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good dog Shadow is...wish some dogs around here were as well trained.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos, and I spied a bit of lovely aqua colored wall behind one of the flowers.
I planted some Anise Hysop, but it sure doesn't look like it's coming up at all, too bad. But there are always plants.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
So beautiful where you live you are so blessed!! and what a good boy you have coming back when he was called!! Enjoy your week in that lovely paradise you live in :) looks to me a little like Eden ~Love Heather
ReplyDeleteWhat a good dog! And his smile is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI too love that little heart leaf...what a special garden treat!!
Thank goodness that your sweet dog is such a good boy!!
Have a wonderful day!!
Smiles :)
Kerin
Such interesting pictures. Some of those things wouldn't grow here I don't think, but some would. Really cute shot of shadow. He knows he did good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird & love the heart shaped leaf - it is amazing what you find in nature!
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Melissah
Love all those beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteBlessings <3