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Meet Mr. Terra Cotta. He came into my life on my most recent birthday. I sowed some chives seeds in his scalp, and they have made for him a hairstyle rather complementary to his astonished expression.
However, the chives are ready to be potted on, and Mr. Terra Cotta needs a new “do.” Can you suggest a new plant for his hair? The only criterion is that the plant be happy in a 4.25″ pot, because that is what he is.
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February 14th, 2006 · 1 Comment
With apologies to John Gerard…
Oh faire Rosemary,
There’s never enough thyme
To write fines valentines.
Oh rue the mind that’s dill not sage
And leaves undone this pot de fun.
Chive me knot for I mint well,
And woad you true, my savory one.
Ye are free to lovage you wish,
But please, a teas, do not be.
Celery be aligned?
Shallot be “yea” or “nay”?
Oh, essential, oil be so sorrel if ye say “non”
but bee balm if it be “oui”.
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Meet Mr. Terra Cotta. He came into my life on my most recent birthday. I sowed some chives seeds in his scalp, and they have made for him a hairstyle rather complementary to his astonished expression.
