I don’t have too much to share, but I’m excited about my garden’s progress and a giant, full double rainbow that I saw this afternoon!

[caption id="attachment_131" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="the second rainbow isn't as bold, but still--pretty neat."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_132" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="the whole thing! by the time I took this, the second rainbow faded away."][/caption]

As for the garden…my basil is continuing to grow like a boss.  Cilantro has not only joined the party, but he basically kicked in the door when he arrived.  I swear it sprouted an inch overnight.  Lavender is coming in slow & steady.  Rosemary is being a bit of a prude and refuses to show her face, but once she sees everyone else’s facebook status updates about what a good time everyone is having, she’ll get dressed, throw some makeup on, and then come on out to be part of the action.  I just know it.

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As for the outdoors, my tomato plants got their first flowers.

[caption id="attachment_134" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="tomatoes!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_135" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="the first flower! :)"][/caption]

The celery has yet to do anything…but the garlic plants finally sprouted! :)

[caption id="attachment_136" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="look at that sprout! it's small, but it hold a whole lot of my hope inside of it."][/caption]

Jalepeno is growing slowly, but the mint is on FIRE.  I’m amazed at how fast new sprigs pop up!

[caption id="attachment_137" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="go mint, go!"][/caption]

And…two random flowers from a plant in my garden that I have not identified. :)

Yay for nature!