Valerian: The Lotus of Europe?

I started some valerian seeds last year that are from a variety with the ungainly name of Arterner Zuchtung–I think I got them from Johnny’s, although they have been discontinuing many of their herb seeds and don’t have it listed now. This variety was developed in Europe for higher essential oil content and larger roots. [...]

Getting in the rest of the garden: angelica, cucumbers, painted daisies, pyrethrum, valerian

I spent much of today getting in most of the rest of the garden. We’re supposed to get a high of 88F/31C  This morning it was only 68F/20C, but the sun quickly became intense. What ever happened to the indifferent sun of my youth? Nowadays it feels like it is penetrating to bone. I still [...]