[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Post Humus,” Patti Tana

Scatter my ashes in my garden
so I can be near my loves.
Say a few honest words,
sing a gentle song,
join hands in a circle of flesh.
Please tell some stories
about me making you laugh.
I love to make you laugh.

When I’ve had time to settle
and green gathers into buds,
remember I love blossoms
bursting in spring.
As the season ripens
remember my persistent passion.

And if you come in my garden
on an August afternoon,
pluck a bright red globe,
let juice run down your chin
and the seeds stick to your cheek.

When I’m dead I want folks to smile
and say, “That Patti, she sure is
some tomato!”

[left that other site]

“Post Hummus”

Tomatoes sliced,
Dance in a ring,
Olives black,
Give it some zing.
From the East,
Humble Chick Pea.
in mystic union
with Sesame.
Garlic stings
My blinded eyes,
Lemon smiles
At the surprise.
Visions of Arabian Nights
Cloud my gastronomic flights.

Ah...Hummus is such a delight!

((((Just made that up)))

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Our cucumbers are really producing. We've picked over a dozen nice cukes, plus some sweet onions. These make a great relish.
Tomatoes are hard and green. I don't know why they're so late this year.
Radishes were a flop. Wife says plant em deeper. Farmer's Market lady has a dozen for $2.

Cool, slightly dippy morning in the Ozarks. A nice break from mid-90s.
So...where's my jacket ?

[MomwithHope]

I am asking for advice again. I have 2 pet graves that I have had a ground cover on that I really like. Called Blue Star Creeper. Link follows with photo and the latin name. I have to replant nearly every year. Plus the only place I can find it is 45 minutes away. I am in zone 5 Michigan. The area gets partial sun. I have to mulch heavily with leaves in the fall to get any to survive and then only some comes back. I am looking for a perennial with tiny foliage that will do well and hopefully have some tiny flowers like the creeper. Any suggestions welcome. Thankshttps://www.greatgardenplants.com/product/isotoma-blue-star-creeper/perennial-ground-cover?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyZvblkehB5EvDAkfFo6b—J1uO_9-hslujRrrsbJzYcKBw89rwNejIaAtueEALw_wcB