Author: Inga Smith

I'm a nature artist and community educator....this is a scrapbook of my life’s explorations.💜💛💚

Perennial Herbs! Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Mint

Here we are, end of August 2020. The days are getting shorter and the honey bees are busy getting ready for winter. Mid- and late-summer flowers are so important for our little friends. Mint, lavender, thyme, and oregano are hardy perennials that can enhance your culinary creations and help honey bees and local pollinators. So,…

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Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

What should we do with all those yummy tomatoes that have been growing in the greenhouse since late April? Soup of course. I also use fresh herbs from our gardens to really punch up the flavor.

Perennial Herbs: Chives

I have found several perennial herbs that grow extremely well here in Bellevue. Chives are my current top favorite for a few reasons: they are beautiful in our gardens from early summer to fall, they provide a solid food source for the local pollinators and for the honey bees, and they add extra zest to…

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