Plant Profile: Linden
As tall grasses come up to meet the palm, the writst twists and trailing fingers brush through grass heads, releasing pollen and moths and a cloud of midges to dance in the hot afternoon sun. Near our home is a great linden tree standing along the fruiting borders of the hedgerow. This green flowering tree, consisting of coarsely toothed heart-shaped leaves and small, delicate yellow and white flowers releases a mouth watering, crisp, honey-like citrus fragrance from its blossoms…
Easing Into Summer
Early summer is such a beautiful time—longer days, blooming flowers, the return of light and life. But along with this social calendars fill up, and somewhere in the middle of all the excitement and movement that comes with this season we forget to breathe. If you’re feeling a little stretched thin or like your nervous system could use some relief, you’re not alone.