In the garden
As the mosquitoes begin to emerge, so do the June flowers. The snap and snow peas are in bloom, as are the columbine, primrose, valerian, delphinium, salvia, and veronica. The peonies and poppies have passed their prime and I am already collecting the latter’s seed heads. Cosmos, nasturtiums, and zinnias are growing stronger, and the 14 tomato varietals are doing brilliantly.
This article was sent to me by a friend and has acted as a gentle encouragement to get to the garden each day, itchy bites or not. This struck me:
It’s possible that the act of getting your hands dirty could have a positive effect on your mood, as well. There is some research to suggest that bacteria in soil can alter the microbiome in a way that reduces stress and inflammation.