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In the Gardens

I've been so busy with the new puppies that this morning was the first time I've gotten out to check the gardens in a couple weeks. The strawberries have finally stopped burying us in berries, but we need to thin them out.

The oregano and the chives are fighting for territory. Pretty sure the oregano is going to win. Meanwhile, the parsley is getting huge.

The basil grew a foot taller and bolted while my back was turned. What is with these herbs becoming such monsters?

So far the artichoke is hanging in there, too. Hoping to keep it alive until my favorite person comes back to claim it.

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