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Jul 19, 2024
Media: oil on unstretched canvas
Size: 18x12 in
You KNOW that I am okay with certain "invasive plants" (morning glories), but I also LOVE a good 'persistent plant' like the nasturtium. It is not aggressive, I would more call it faithful: it just keeps showing up, and if you have 'ever' introduced it to your garden, it will keep coming back, quietly asking, "Is now a good time?" "Do you like me here?" "You can transplant me if another spot is better". And here is why this cheerful, colorful plant should be welcome (like the very easiest houseguest) in your garden: Because the 'whole thing' is edible!!!....that's right, flowers (pepper-y like radishes), leaves (also peppery) and then you can pickle the seeds and use the same way you would use capers (in fact they are referred to as 'poor man's capers). Plus they don't require rich soil...again, it's like having a house guest who has NO dietary restrictions...easy peasy. You KNOW that I am okay with certain "invasive plants" (morning glories), but I also LOVE a good 'persistent plant' like the nasturtium. It is not aggressive, I would more call it faithful: it just keeps showing up, and if you have 'ever' introduced it to your garden, it will keep coming back, quietly asking, "Is now a good time?" "Do you like me here?" "You can transplant me if another spot is better". And here is why this cheerful, colorful plant should be welcome (like the very easiest houseguest) in your garden: Because the 'whole thing' is edible!!!....that's right, flowers (pepper-y like radishes), leaves (also peppery) and then you can pickle the seeds and use the same way you would use capers (in fact they are referred to as 'poor man's capers). Plus they don't require rich soil...again, it's like having a house guest who has NO dietary restrictions...easy peasy. |
Available Paintings by Pamela Hoffmeister
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