The lilacs are in bloom here.
Inspired by all the lilacs.
Lavender, white, deep violet...
 
 
          
          
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I grew spotted bee balm for the first time this year.  The bees sure loved it.
          
          
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Today I have been harvesting lilacs.
I made a simple lilac syrup and sugared lilacs today.  I plan to try pressing them between paper to dry them.
          
          
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Starting to feel like autumn.
Look and taste like autumn too.  Mushroom and goat cheese pizza with truffle oil and thyme.
          
          
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