Loretta Tito wrote the following summary:
On a sunny, July 24, 14 members and friends carpooled to Well Sweep Farm, which could be called the “Land of Herbs”. Located in in Port Murray, NJ, they have a display of 34 basils, 71 lavenders, 46 rosemarys, 86 thymes, and 72 scented-leaf geranium varieties that they stock. Their grandson Patrick gave us a very informative tour of the gardens, encouraging us to taste the various herbs. He explained how he grows topiary plants and answered many of our questions.
We had a home-made lunch of quiche made with eggs from the chickens clucking nearby, arugula salad, pasta salad, all sprinkled with a variety of snipped herbs, fresh melon and home-made cake with iced tea.
After lunch we roamed the rows of organically grown plants and took many home with us, like, scented geraniums, lavender, Meyer lemon tree, bayleaf, poppy, phlox, rosemary, Tiarella, etc.
We learned that The International Herb Association has chosen ‘Anise Hyssop’, Agastache as the 2019 Herb of the Year.
A new book was mentioned. It was co-authored by their friend, Arthur O. Tucker and Susan Belsinger,“Grow Your Own Herbs: The 40 Best Culinary Varieties for Home Gardens.”
We had a wonderful time away on the farm; an inspiring day for gardeners.
Photos by Lorna
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