It's Friday, which means it's time to join Friday Smiles, hosted by Annie (at A Stitch in Time). Let's visit Annie and the other wonderful ladies who also share their smiles each Friday.
My friend CJ has a weekly segment called "How does your garden grow?" Let me show you how mine grows.
Way back on June 16, I showed my basil (in the large left pot. Next to it was my borage and to the right of that in a blue pot was cilantro. Something nearly killed my borage because it was dug up and on the ground where I found it a few days later. Sadly, I didn't take any photos of the borage or the cilantro this evening (Thursday after I mowed).
I now have so much basil, I will never be able to use it all. 
This is the bee balm that wasn't even in the photo from before. I'm not sure if I should dead head those three pods or leave them. I really know nothing about this plant, other than it is supposed to attract bees.
Something has been nibbling on my dill. Yesterday when I watered, there was a lovely yellow scented flower that formed small umbels. There are a couple starting to form now, one you can see clearly in the photo.
I keep saying I must transplant and divide this geranium, but I haven't had time to do that yet.
At least you can see I mowed, although I fear the blade is in serious need of sharpening before I mow again.
At least the deed is done for a week. It has taken its toll, in both time and energy, though.Now for a few funnies:
I will stop on this positive note. Bleubeard and I hope you found something to smile about and if you know anything about bee balm, please let me know.
Thanks for dropping by today. Enjoy your weekend. PLEASE visit Annie and don't forget to start your weekend with a smile.
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22 thoughtful remarks:
Beautiful blog
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Thanks for the cat funnies.
And look after yourself. Please.
You really do have a very green thumb, Elizabeth!
And thank you for the kitty-smiles, too! :-)
To a great Friday.
Hi Elizabeth. Your lawn is looking lovely and the plants too. It's been interesting watching them all develop. The cat funnies are brilliant, someone really knows them well to come up with these. Hope your weekend is full of smiles. Big hugs sweet Elizabeth xXx
Loved the kitty funnies. Your garden is doing really well. My balcony garden is also coming along nicely. Have a fun Friday. take care, hugs, Valerie
...deadheading encourages the formation of new flower buds!
Always enjoy the cat memes!! :)
I’m sorry to say I know nothing about bee balm. Your herbs are looking good. Your funnies really got me giggling today.
Hugs,
Annie x
Hi Elizabeth. I like a challenge so I investigated bee balm and apparently it is also known as Bergamot, and is grea for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It says you should deadhead it regularly to get lots more flowers, but seed heads left on the plant will attract the birds in the autumn.The leaves have a strong smell and can be brewed to make a tea that is good for colds. It likes a sunny spot so I am going to look for some seeds. I think it is really pretty. You can divide the root in the sutumn or take cuttings.
I had a small group of basil plants which I put in the edge of a flower pot, but they have bolted and gone to seed!
Your cat funnies made me smile this week. Kate x
Regarding your bee balm, go ahead and dead head. It never hurts the plant and encourages more leaf/stem growth but not sure if it will flower more. They are really field flowers, but around here they bloom for a lot of the summer. Not sure what it is in Kansas. And your basil looks great. It's a good year for basil here too. Have a super FRiday. hugs-Erika
The funnies are hilarious.
You've got all kinds of garden goodies. I ended up pulling up my bee balm and giving it to someone who lives out in the country and has plenty of room. It attracted too many bumble bees.
Have a wondrous weekend, my friend.
Well done for keeping your lawn so pretty. I don't know about bee balm, but I know that dead heading is good for a plant. Kate found out that bee balm is also known as bergamot. We used to desinfect stuff with bergamot in the hospital in Italy. It smelled pleasantly too. I know bergamot tea too.
As for having too much basil... my friend had a glut of basil in her garden and she gave me a load. I made pesto and filled an ice cube tray with blobs of pesto and whenever I need it I take a 'cube' out. I used one yesterday when I cooked pasta and fried some fridge left-overs to put on the pasta. Turned out very nice.
My sandals are proper walking sandals that I bought in a sports shop. Very comfortable. I have just added two photos of my sandals to my blog post. If you go back to my post, you will find them at the end, just before the funnies.
Have a great weekend,
Hugs,
Lisca
Your cat funnies did make me smile, Elizabeth! Thank you for the Friday smiles.
Earl Grey tea is flavoured with oil of bergamot, so maybe the aroma is familiar. That’s the only culinary use that I ever heard of, and all the other ideas from you and the commenters are fascinating. Your basil looks fantastic — and our dill is a sad droopy mess, wish it would be like yours.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Lovely plants and thanks for the laughs
Your garden looks fabulous. I bet the basil smells amazing, too. The cat funnies are so good and a great way to start today
Your herbs are flourishing if you can stay ahead of whatever nibbles them! My favorite cat meme is the one with the mouse already caught in the trap. They all did bring smiles!
I love your garden-you do so well with containers. A lot of mine look very sad just now...You can deadhead bergamot. I love it too-I'm hoping mine will spread.
A great collection of cat funnies... thank you.
All the best Jan
I see lots of pesto in your future! And loads of salads with basil! It all looks amazing, Elizabeth.
Great cat funnies. The cat looks really at home on your dad.
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