July 6, 2026

I hope you all had a great 4th!....

 

The smallest hollyhock in the yard ~ and the only white one!  So far I have a purple one, two pink ones, and this white one.  I cut down the tall hollyhocks, they were just too leggy and not very attractive.  I tried my best to keep seeds from falling all over, but......

This is a small example of what happens when you jiggle the stalk too much.  So, no doubt I will have new ones this fall.


 

Bake From Scratch key lime cookies.....

This strawberry is huge compared to my other plants....it's a new variety called "seascape".  I will probably replace the other plants when they are no longer producing.  It was really sweet and good!


 

 
The last Greek mountain tea plant.  You can see one of the dead ones just above it.  I suppose if I can get it to grow big enough, it might self seed for the fall or next spring.  Come on, baby!! Grow!
 

I canned the apricots I bought, and they turned out good.  Really tasty on plain yogurt.  Had some issues when I decided to change the type of pectin I use, but I have it figured out.  I was so exhausted.  I have 14 jars, more than enough to share and enjoy.
 

 Looks like Abe knew exactly what he was talking about.  Did anyone watch the documentary?  It was really good......
 
 It has been a super busy day, so it's time to just chill now!  I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Love, 365 
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6 comments:

  1. local alienJuly 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM

    Grow grow grow! I spit on it 3 times. Keeping any negativity away.
    Lovely apricot jam . I've pureed the apricots but I'll make the jam later.

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  2. Mr. ShifeJuly 7, 2026 at 11:27 AM

    That tiny white hollyhock is so pretty, even if you know you’re going to be overrun with new ones this fall from jiggling the stalks. 🌸 Good luck to the last standing Greek mountain tea plant—the "come on, baby, grow!" cheer is totally relatable. Hope those Bake From Scratch key lime cookies turned out as good as they sound!

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    1. It's.a.crazy.worldJuly 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM

      It is pretty ~ but I am brutal, and if unwanted hollyhocks come up, they are yanked up and thrown over the fence. :-)

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  3. Tigger's MumJuly 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM

    interesting insight from Abe Lincoln. I wonder what he knew about humanity and social and cultural development to prompt that view

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  4. It's.a.crazy.worldJuly 9, 2026 at 11:37 AM

    In the documentary I watched on Netflix, Lincoln had a poor and difficult childhood. His mother died when he was 9 years old, and his father was away often to support his children. You can go here for more information:
    https://www.history.com/articles/abraham-lincoln-childhood-facts

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