Category Archives: Plants & Gardening
Lemon Verbena Tea
One day I went to visit Eva and Wim. Eva offered me a glass of tea that she poured from a blue water bottle. The tea was light and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day. So I asked Eva … Continue reading
Bob Marley and the Tamarisk Tree
On my way to the beach at Livadia, Bob Marley was singing to me “Could you be loved?” and I was bouncing my head up and down like a dancing Topo Gigio. Of course I could be loved! But the … Continue reading
The Smell of Elicriso
Via CARDBOARD RETABLOS Took my first walk past Livadia yesterday. Actually, a walk to Krios had been planned but my walking partner couldn’t make it. And I prefer not to walk alone in isolated places. Not anymore. It was about … Continue reading
Cleopatra and Aloe Vera
My mom used to keep a pot of aloe vera on the front porch. It was there in case of burns generally related to cooking accidents. I have already written about aloe but am doing so again because of its … Continue reading
Aloe, Applique and Marcottage
This post is dedicated to that incredible plant, Aloe Vera. My mom used to keep one on the front porch and, aside from the aesthetics, used it for burns. Because it works. Aloe Vera plants are succulents and consist mainly … Continue reading



