A visit to Well-Sweep Herb Farm in Warren County, New Jersey, leads to unexpected discoveries both in the garden and in life.

Mary Stone shares highlights from a tour with third-generation grower Patrick McDuffee, explores the beauty and lore of herbs such as Plantain, Scented Geraniums, Jewelweed, and Lovage, and reflects on the treasures often hidden in plain sight.

Back home, a thriving 'Jethro Tull' Coreopsis, gifted to her years ago by her dear friend Marty Carson, becomes a poignant reminder that love, friendship, and the lessons gathered along the way continue to bloom long after people leave our lives.

In This Episode

🌿 Touring Well-Sweep Herb Farm with Patrick McDuffee
🌿 Discovering the beauty of lovage
🌿 Plantain, jewelweed, and other herbal treasures
🌿 Native plants and Venus flytraps
🌿 Remembering Marty Carson through a blooming coreopsis
🌿 Finding unexpected treasures in the Garden of Life

Link to the Companion Blog Post: Love, Lovage & Treasures at Well-Sweep Farm

Thank you for joining me in the Garden of Life. 🌿💛

Related Episodes & Links

• Episode 217: Moth Surveying in a New Jersey Mountain Meadow
• Episode 157: Benefits of Plantain & Dandelions
• Episode 20: Unexpected Furry Messenger – Father John’s Memorial Garden
• Well-Sweep Herb Farm: https://wellsweep.com

More about the Podcast and Column:

Welcome to Garden Dilemmas, Delights, and Discoveries.

It's not only about gardens; it's about nature's inspirations, about grasping the glories of the world around us, gathering what we learned from Mother Nature, and carrying these lessons into our garden of life. So, let's jump in, in the spirit of learning from each other. We have lots to talk about.

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