Miss Kelly

Angel Wing Begonias - St. Bartholomew - In Paradisum

Catching up on a few things....

My angel wings begonia has gone crazy, offering a profusion of blooms almost overnight:

August 24th was the feast day of St. Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles.  Biblical historians believe that Batholomew (a surname, son of Tolmey or Ptolemy) is the same person as Nathaniel, a friend of Phillip, another apostle.  Of Nathaniel, Jesus said he is an "an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit" (John 1:47). More  on St. Bartholomew, the patron saint of tanners, leather workers and shoemakers, here and here.

I heard this lovely song,  In Paradisum, from Faure's Requiem earlier this summer at the Lexington Summer Sings series.  Here are the words and the English translation.

Herbs for Sale - Gilson's Herb Lyceum

Gilson's Herb Lyceum in Groton, MA has the best selection of potted herbs in all of eastern Massachusetts.  This year, they're only offering retail purchases this week!

"The Herb Lyceum at Gilson's grows over 300 varieties of potted herb plants. The plants in this collection have been included for their culinary, medicinal, aromatic, ornamental or landscaping qualities. We specialize in collector's varieties of lavender, rosemary, and landscaping thymes."

"Retail herbs are for sale at the Herb Lyceum. Open one week only, June 7 - 15, 2008, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m."

If you like herbs, make a point to visit the Herb Lyceum this week.  They also offer fixed price dinners by reservation only, the food is delectable, BYOB. More info here.

368 Main Street (Rte 119), Groton MA 01450
Tel: 978.448.6499  Email: [email protected]