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Eulogy, Plants, Smokey

Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

Robert Farjon leaving Domaine Rouge-Bleu, where my family once lived. The hollyhocks seem to be hugging his vintage Peugeot bicycle. Find out why plants love this dearly departed Frenchman in the following tribute.  TODAY'S WORD: amour-en-cage     : love in a cage Amour-en-cage is a synonym for Chinese lantern, or physalis. I loved the term the moment Robert Farjon shared it, and today it … Continue reading Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

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“Dodo” and things that go bump in the night!

Smokey, a  kid at heart, about to prance beside a carpet of anemones. Today’s word is part of a very useful list of French baby talk. See it here (including a recording of each word). dodo (doh-doh)     :  beddy-bye, night-night France and Monaco Rentals: short-term holiday rental properties throughout France. Click here for pictures. AUDIO FILE: Listen to Jean-Marc: Download MP3 or Wav Fais dodo, ‘Colas mon petit frère…Go to … Continue reading “Dodo” and things that go bump in the night!

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Fleurs des Champs & medicinal plants in our vineyard

Purple tansy, or phacelia cetifolia, is an excellent insectary plant and heaven to the local pollinators (a veritable bee magnet!). While phacilia is known to attract les abeilles, my husband, alias Chief Grape, uses it to clean the soil of his vineyard (folding it into the soil, once the flowers have passed). The parcel, above, was planted with grapevines last year. See what the field … Continue reading Fleurs des Champs & medicinal plants in our vineyard

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French Destinations, garden, gardening, Jules

Little scissors in her pocket, Mom goes shopping for plantes in the municipal pots!

The author reflects on a day spent with her eccentric mother, who has a penchant for “swiping” plants. As they explore the town of Orange, the mother’s quirky behavior evokes both amusement and sadness in the author, especially with her upcoming departure for Mexico. Continue reading Little scissors in her pocket, Mom goes shopping for plantes in the municipal pots!

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