Oregano flowers. The word origin is Greek, and can be translated as “joy of the mountains” or “brightness of the mountain.” Image: Su Leslie 2019
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Oregano flowers. The word origin is Greek, and can be translated as “joy of the mountains” or “brightness of the mountain.” Image: Su Leslie 2019
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I’ve learned something. You truly are the herbalist of WordPress!
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😀 thank you. Comes from loving words even more than plants.
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Lovely shot with blurry background enhancing the beauty of the Joy of the Mountains, Su!
Brrrr! -12 today here in Western Canada.
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Ouch: that IS cold.
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That’s an essential for a lot of dishes, Su.
Leslie
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We grow and use a lot of it.
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We grow it too Su. It’s an essential…
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You take such beautiful macros, Su. This is so delicate and pretty.
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Thanks so much. I am glad you like them.
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Joy of the Mountains. I like that!! And I like the photo as well.
janet
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Thanks Janet. Isn’t it such a cool translation.
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And so yummy in pasta sauce!
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🙂
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Mine look different…. but what a delicious translation – LOVE IT 🙂
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Isn’t it a cool “new” meaning. 🙂
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Sweet! I’d never have thought oregano came from (or grew into) such a beautiful flower.
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The flowers are really tiny, but the bees seem to like them.
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Oregano is yummy as well as beautiful…..so perfect
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Looks different to mine, but I suppose there are many varieties like there are with Basil. Love the meaning and I am happy to see that mine is starting to grow already 🙂
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They look different to others I’ve seen too, and I did start to wonder if it was oregano!! But I checked with the local garden centre and you’re right; there are lots of varieties. Does it grow well in your garden? Ours goes mental. I’d have to open a pizza restaurant to use it all 😂
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I grow mine in a pot but it has self-seeded everywhere. I love the flowers though and actually use very little of it in cooking. As you say, far too much!
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I don’t use much in cooking either because I’m not a great fan of tomato sauces, and while oregano is great with lamb — I don’t really eat that either. Guess I’m growing it for the bees (and T’s pizzas).
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I love growing herbs simply for their flowers and smell and the bees love them. I am happy just to rub leaves or have a nibble whilst pottering.
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That’s how I feel. I love being surrounded by beautiful, nice-smelling natural things.
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Beautiful lavender color!
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Tiny beauties! 😄
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and the bees love th m 🙂
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