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Apr 4, 2008 | 7:49 PM PST
Tag: african blue basil
An ode to my beloved husband: In the front of our home there USED to be a very overgrown holly and a smaller bush of unknown name. As of this afternoon, there are 2 small stumps and a very large area that I can now claim for flowers (happyhappyjoyjoy). Thanks to one man and his trusty chain saw...thats right, my husband is my hero. If the weather permits, I will take a pic tomorrow and post. Also of note, I got a box in the mail today, 3 African Blue Basil. Dont know if any of yall have ever tried this, but we had 2 last year. They grow fast and bloom profusely. They have purple spikes..kinda like a small butterfly bush. The amount of bees they attract are unreal. Pleasant scent, not much water requirements, full sun, no deadheading. We got ours from Ebay. Gotta get up early, tomorrow is yard sale day. The size of the blue basil is quite large, maybe 4ft tall and 3 ft wide.
Before picture
Notice the large bushes to the right of the steps
After picture
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Apr 4, 2008 | 8:02 PM PST
What a sweet husband you have! The blue basil is a beautiful plant, just checked Ebay-great resource for plants. Enjoy your sale tomorrow~Andrea |
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Apr 5, 2008 | 6:39 AM PST
I have a huge Holly bush next to the house planted by previous owners. While it is pretty..its just too close to the house. I can't imagine pulling/or cutting it though on the other side of the house is a small one...I will relocate it. Cool blue basil. Last edited by txrose on April 5th at 6:40 AM. |
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Apr 6, 2008 | 11:34 AM PST
What a beautiful front yard you have with all your bird houses and flowers. And that will be a awesome place to put flowers now. Happy Gardening:) |
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