Gone to Seed

I have gotten way, way behind on deadheading the basil. Actually I started way behind and made a few (futile) slash-and burn attempts to keep it leafy instead of flowery.

I acknowledge defeat.

There is little sting, though, since J made a delicious pesto last week. Also, it's December; I shouldn't really be allowed fresh basil right now, anyway. And finally, we have flocks of little birds coming and perching on the basil plants, eating the little seeds.

They are really cute and numerous.


We love to sit and watch them. Pixie especially likes to describe the plumage of the different varieties. I love so much to see her delight!

Stay tuned for Pixie & Bud's Christmas recital...