#oregano mutual

[howlinchickhowl]

I haven't been on tumblr for days, and that includes today, so I don't know if y'all know but today is the day upon which we celebrate the birth and life of my most beloved, most precious, highest rated creature ON THIS EARTH...@metalheadmickey

Let me tell you about this sublime being.

They are cool as hell. They are totally wicked smart. And also really fuckin dumb. They make me laugh every single day. They write incredible works of fiction for us, some filthy, some just pure loving domesticity. They never fail to make me feel special and I hope that they know that they are so freaking special and wonderful and truly a prince among men.

Jess. My beloved. It's been an absolutely wild and unpredictable three years of being obsessed with you. Look at us! Who'd've thought, huh? Happy birthday i love you 💜💛💙

[eatommo]

Kisses of Fire [j.m.]

Summary: You and Joel get caught up in a champagne-filled domestic dream, and your impulses are too strong to resist. Aka, you and Joel sing and dance in the kitchen until you can't deny your feelings any longer.

C.w: slight dub con because of alcohol consumption, mentions of parental loss, age gap (reader is in her 20s), unprotected pinv, lots of praise, pet names, Joel is a sweet talker, fluffy dancing and cooking with Joel, size kink?, creampie, squirting, oral sex (f receive), mentions of oral sex (m receive), breeding kink if you squint, mutual pining?, idk I probably missed some let me know!

A/n: Hello! I am alive! I started a new job and it's been pretty crazy but I am pleased to bring you my first Joel Miller fic and my first contribution to the Dbf!joel subgenre that has been one my favorites lately. enjoy!

~3.5k

“Joel, the sauce is going to burn.” you stumble through a laugh, trying to focus the little clarity of your mind on the chicken browning in your ceramic pan. He had insisted on opening a glass of champagne to congratulate you on your new job. It was sweet and dry, exactly what you liked, and it went down easy.

You were sitting around the coffee table gushing and hardly letting the man get a word out, and then he asked if you were hungry, and well you hadn't yet eaten and with your stomach growling at his words, he was very insistent.

In truth, you'd always looked out for each other, you'd help pick up Sarah from school, on occasion try new recipes in his much larger kitchen, and in turn, he'd fix your sink leak, install a new shower head, or even build you a new coffee table.

Here standing in his kitchen you felt so comfortable, stirring the pasta with one hand and rummaging through his cabinets for oregano with the other. It could've been the alcohol or the decade-long crush on the older man that was driving you wild.

With a rush of melody, you realized where he disappeared as the fun rhythmic beat of Be My Baby echoes through the living room and into the kitchen. Joel's words barely call above the song, “Oldies okay?”

You turn to answer him, only to catch him jamming out to the song behind you as he strides cool as a cucumber back into the kitchen. “More than okay.” You’re beaming, enjoying the music and the laid-back demeanor of his slight dance and groove.

You've cherished the few moments of joy since your father passed away a few years ago, singing with him and Sarah in the car, bullying Joel onto a rollercoaster, and summertime BBQs complete with movie marathons.

This felt different. Not only was Sarah noticeably absent, but there was an electric hum of something between you, it was almost palpable. Chalking it up to the alcohol, you settle back into your rhythm of taking care of the food in front of you with extra sway to your hips and occasionally singing into the wooden spoon like a microphone.

Joel returns to your side, stirring the thick sauce before grabbing a spoon from a drawer and tasting it. He moans around the cheap metal, throwing his head back in exaggerated ecstasy.

Hoping the heat from the stove disguises your blush, you carefully accept a spoonful he offers you after he cools with a few quick purses of his lips, humming in agreement.

“What did you say this recipe was called?” When he's been drinking, his Texan drawl lengthens, and you swallow around the lump in your throat, lord have mercy.

“Marry me chicken? It's said to get a man to marry you on its own…” you try and let your voice trail off as he grabs a colander and begins to strain the noodles for you, and before you can think you add, “I thought it would be good practice.”

You catch something in his face as he looks toward you, now mouthing the words to a song by Simon and Garfunkel, but your brain is a little too fuzzy to dissect it completely. Turning off the heat, you quickly add bacon and parmesan before tossing the chicken and sauce mixture on top of Joel's freshly strained pasta.

He hovers over you like he hasn't eaten for days, grumbling something about sweet torture as you garnish his bowl with freshly grated cheese. Turning your attention to the table you see a second bottle of champagne adorning a small dining set, and your flukes full and awaiting your attention, and your blush returns, what is happening to you?

Dismissing himself to turn the music lower, you set his plate down and settle into your chair beside his. Briefly, you consider refusing another glass, you were supposed to drive home, but his slightly tousled curls and the nonplussed smirk on his face as he walks into your field of vision wash over your body like a cool shower on a hot Austin evening, refreshing, revitalizing, and rewarding you with his simplistic beauty.

The way his eyes fell to yours with each silly verse, speaking to each moment you’ve swooned over him in private and cementing the swell of your heart. He sits and you both immediately dive into the food, moaning in unison at the salty and creamy flavor. “I get it.”

“For sure.” You confirm, shoveling more into your mouth as delicately as you can in your haste. “I’ll keep it in my back pocket for sure.” You both laugh and reach for your champagne for a toast.

“To the luckiest man in the world.” This time, he does a piss poor job of covering his shock, and you don’t dare let the moment slip from your grasp, setting your fork down, and reaching to settle your hand on his forearm, tenderly running your fingers over the rough-tanned skin.

The affection seems to coach a weight from his shoulders, as the tension in them drops and he meets your eyes with a deep and wicked sense of playfulness. Holding his gaze, and touching the lips of the flukes together you smile innocently, and hum as the cool bubbles coat your tongue and lift your confidence higher with every passing moment.

In a flash you feel the energy in the room shift, as silence flirtatious eye contact is shared between smaller sips of champagne and groans of delight, you find your eyes lingering longer on the base of his throat and the purse of his lips around the tip of the glass.

In your stupor you miss his devilish grin, he’s chasing the feeling of your gaze on his skin, drinking in the slip of your guard, and suddenly the incredible food you prepared for him is not nearly enough to sate him.

It’s his turn to stare, watching as your lips part in a soft pant as he takes a lingering swig from his glass, imagining how delicious this could pair with the taste of your pussy. Fuck, he’s so hopeless, you could talk him into anything, yet you sit and torture yourself undressing him with your eyes and practically projecting your dirty thoughts onto his chest.

When your eyes meet again your breath catches in your throat, some snarky comment you bury beneath the burning fire on your cheeks. “Joel…” it’s an invitation, a plea, and your heart stands still in its cage in the breath between your words and his mouth on yours.

His beard and moustache are rough against your lips, but the kiss is hungry, and not nearly as vulnerable as you feel. It's a clash of tongues and teeth, your bodies are drawn together like the world is stitching them together with desperate rough movements.

You can taste the rich sweet champagne on his tongue as it drags over yours, tilting your head back with a soft hand on your throat. Standing to his feet, he breaks the kiss with a reluctance you feel, but he’s ushering the plates off the table in a single trip, setting them on the counter to be dealt with later. The complaint dies in your throat, as you let your brain devour him in a primal sense. The broad expanse of his chest rising and falling in heavy needy breath, the veins in his neck as he tilts his head to return the same hungry stare, you don’t make it past his biceps before his hands are on your sides, directing you to stand but only for a mere second as your practically lifted onto the kitchen table.

His mouth is on yours again, hot and determined, your mind is made up, and he can feel it in each little whine he swallows. Confidence surges through him, bolstered by the hum of alcohol in his system, and he leans over you guiding you to your back, while he slots himself between your legs.

You part them quickly, wanting to feel him pressed against you more than you want to breathe, and rather than following you he kisses down the smooth skin of your calves and begins working on the button of your shorts, yanking them up and off with a dexterity that would surprise you had it been anyone else.

The thin cotton panties are not your first choice of sexy intimates, but it doesn’t seem to phase him as his gaze holds at the growing wet spot pooling in the fabric. His index fingers ghost over the seam of your pussy. “Are you sure?” He kisses the words across your skin, moving along the inside of your thighs as his stubble draws the nerves in your skin taught.

You blink your eyes a few times, almost not believing and basking in the warmth of his breath. Your mouth falls open in a pant as you throw your head back onto the table, in any other circumstance it would've hurt. “Yes…Joel…please.” Each word takes a lungful of air worth of effort.

There's a dark chuckle as if taunting you for being so pathetic, as he nibbles on the skin of your inner thigh, you feel goosebumps spread across all your skin, unaware if it's from shame or the heat of his mouth muttering sweet nothings into your skin.

“So pretty,” he coos letting two fingers trace over your slick panties, “Spread out on my table for me,” he presses harder but slows his movements to a beautifully slow taunt, “A fucking meal.”

The chair moves sharply back with his movement, as he pulls your underwear to the side and licks at your hole for his first taste. His mouth is feverish in appetite, licking and sucking and caressing each part of your sex, the assault is overwhelming at first, the movements so erratic you’re unable to focus on anything but trying to breathe. Cantering your hips against his mouth his rough palm stalls one of your thighs from closing, the hand is firm and warm commanding you to obey in just its presence. “More,” you beg, again the pleasure dulled as he slowed to listen.

His free hand goes to the waistband of your underwear running along its length and tickling the skin, before you feel a rough tug at the fabric and hear the tearing sound before you can even comprehend what’s happened. The fabric disappears and the soft table mat you are perched on protects you from the cool wood of the table. He mumbles more things into the flesh of your mound, and he kisses at the exposed skin of your hips, “Sweet little thing.”

You throw a hand over your eyes, losing yourself to the embraces and brushes of pleasure he showers you in. He settles back between your legs, pinning them to your chest with his arm and working two fingers slowly into your tight heat. The stretch is pleasant, and he lets his tongue lave over the top of your sex. “Joel.” You whimper feeling his knuckles curl inwards brushing against a bundle of nerves that has your vision lulling white. Each stroke feels like it's pulling your soul from your body, and an unfamiliar pressure builds as he coaxes the orgasm to the surface with his tongue swirling over your clit.

You explode, soaking the table and his hungry waiting mouth feeling the clear gush of liquid pool beneath you and coat your thighs. “Oh god, I’m sorry I-” you stammer, not having experienced this yourself before.

Joel’s attention snaps to your eyes, “Don’t.” It's a warning, his eyes dark and muddled with something animalistic you’ve only seen when he’s angry. “You’re going to do it again.” he sits straight, and you realize he’s still fully dressed as he stands on his feet, dwarfing you against the table, undoing the length of his belt.

Unsure if your breathing is coming fast or if he is moving slowly, undoing the buttons of his flannel, and exposing skin that you’ve seen countless times before, but as each button is freed and his shirt spills open, you struggle to keep your breath even. Thick tanned skin, soft to the touch but cords of practical muscle run through his pecks, and down his well-defined biceps hold your eyes still, as your heart clips away steadily. You mumble something about his muscles, fawning over him like you’ve done so many times before, but unafraid to get caught this time.

He peers down at you, maintaining eye contact through your spread thighs as you lay waiting gawking at him like you always have, the loose leather of his belt is tugging the jeans down his hips slightly exposing the soft flesh of his stomach and the feather-light trail of hair disappearing below his jeans. He longed to reduce you to a babbling drooling mess, he wanted to mark your skin his and fill you so full his traces would linger on your cunt for days. Days, he knew it wouldn’t be easy to stop, he felt like he was running downhill and his legs were jelly beneath him, hurtling towards some sort of self-destructive meltdown. But the sweet tang of you lingering in his mouth, splashed across his chest, on his dining room table.

You were perfect, even more so than he thought possible. He ached, the jeans strangling his thick cock, he longed to free himself and sink into you. “Come here.” he stepped closer, back between the welcome squeeze of your thighs, and he wondered if he would need a new table.

You sat up barely even with his chest and when you're close enough he brings you in for a deep and filthy kiss, giving you a chance to taste your slick from his tongue and to groan as your hand settles over the hard length of his cock in his pants. You allow a finger to trace over the outline surprised when your hand keeps finding more of him to play with, fighting the urge to squeak in delight as each kiss grows in fervor.

If Joel hadn't suggested otherwise, you would've happily been fucked to bliss on the table, but as one of his hands falls to cup the supple flesh of your ass you're lifted into his sturdy arms. Now even this isn't a first, but your cunt is pressed flat to the ripped muscles of his abdomen and you can't help but trail feather-like kisses and nips across the thin skin covering his Adam's apple, half tempted to suck a bruise into his skin as he whines lowly into hair.

He traverses the stairs with ease, fingers squeezing and playing with your ass as he does so. As you enter his room, he leans in for another searing desperate kiss, nipping and tugging on your bottom lip almost painfully slow.

The bed is plush, more so than you expect, the sheets feel cool and inviting as you settle into them, not daring to turn your attention away from Joel for a second. The moon is the only light in the room, but it's bright enough for you to drool over the large bulge he reveals as he shucks his jeans.

“Something you want darlin?” that all-knowing chuckle, call your attention to his face, always handsome but there's a depravity and a hunger in his eyes that is a little bit intimidating.

“I-” You struggle to decide what exactly it is you want to do, part of you wants to let him lay down and have you suck his cock dry, and the other part wants to see you bent in half stuffed full of his cum.

Your stumble only brings another dry chastising chuckle, “Don’t worry honey, I'll take care of you.” His dark boxers leave little to the imagination, the fabric pulled tight across him as the curve of his cock is pinned to the curve of his hip. He’s huge, bigger than you could’ve dreamed, and by the looks of it nice and thick, you would be happily limping around in the morning.

He plants his hands next to your legs, crawling up your body until he’s even with your mouth, his skin radiating heat and his mouth meets yours once more. The taste of you is still lingering in his mouth, spurring you on.

The clothed hardness of him presses against you, insistent and delightfully relieving the tortuous pressure building at your core. You run your hands against the muscles of his back, at first gently caressing but as his teeth skim your pulse you dig into the flesh with your nails. “Joel…” you whimper, knowing if he wanted to drag this any further you'd have no choice but to beg, there's something so addictive to his power and the way he looks at you. He knows what he's doing to you, he knows the way you shift your hips to grind against him is a silent plea, he wishes he could withhold longer, but each hitch in your breath coaxes more precome spilling into his boxers, he hasn't been this hard since he was a teenager.

He hushes you, soothing you with a hand running over your hair, and shoves his boxers down to free himself. He lets the weight of his cock slide over your sex, the thick head catching deliciously on your clit and allowing it to get coated in what's left of your cum. You both groan into another kiss, “Condom?” The question shocks you into reality briefly, but you quickly shake your head no, not bothering an attempt to form any words.

You swear you hear a whimper in his half-lidded chuckle, but you try to focus on the feeling of his body pressing against yours, the heat of him and the rich smell of his skin the taste of his mouth as he kisses you through a few more lazy strokes.

He runs a calloused hand over the soft skin of your throat before sliding it around and into the hair at the back of your neck, tilting your eyes to his As he lines up and slides in a single brutal thrust. Your body tenses at the stretch, but the pleasure is immense and Joel's mouth parts in a pant so beautifully you crack a wickedly seductive smile.

As he begins to canter his hips, his grip on your hair gets tighter, holding your eyes to his, his pelvis grinds delectably against your clit, as the ridges of his cock and the angle of his hips drag along your walls. You wonder if you'd been able to take it if it hadn't been Joel, you don't think you've ever been this fucked out in your life. He presses your legs slightly further apart nudging at your cervix, and grounding down.

The orgasm rips through you before you know it, the shake in your legs and your panted obscenities only encourage him further. “Fuck, good girl,” your hips love on their own grinding up fucking yourself through the climax as a second wave of white-hot pleasure soaks his abdomen and your thighs, “So good baby.”

Your head drops, body limp and wrecked he kisses along your cheeks and forehead, giving you a moment to catch your breath.

He moves quicker than you can register what's happening, his boxers are on the floor and suddenly you are straddled over his lap dropping down onto his cock as he buries his face in your tits. Tongue drags deliciously over your nipples as he lets you adjust to the new angle, you rest your head on top of his, kissing his sweat-damp hair and rocking your hips slowly. You didn't think he could feel any bigger, each slight rock nudges almost painfully against your cervix, words no longer forming in your brain and breath escaping in squeaks.

You let yourself get caught up in the moans and praise failing out of Joel nonsensically, the drag of his stubble on your skin overstimulating, you bear down on him and shiver as you hear the hitches in his breathing. “Where?” you almost miss it, his voice is hoarse, desperate, strained even.

“Cum inside me.” you can't suppress the smirk, “I want it.” It's your turn to pull his head back, looking deep into the rich dark brown eyes as they admire you, he chews on his lip. His shoulders hunch as you feel him twitch, his grip tightening on your hips as he uses the last bit of his strength to bounce you on his lap and fuck up into you as he cums deep and hard into your wrecked swollen pussy.

You suppress a shutter, you feel like you're made of gelatin and you slump against his body, going completely slack.

He waits a few moments to collect his wits and allows you both to catch your breath. “Should I start a shower?” You laugh, hoping to skirt over any sort of rebuff.

“Sure,” he massages the flesh of your ass, “I'll take care of the leftovers.” You're overwhelmed with a sense of relief, both letting out a massive sigh at the same time, and laughing once you make eye contact again. You feel his heartbeat against your chest and lean in for another kiss, the complicated stuff can come later, but the smile he gives you as he tilts his chin up slightly for thekiss, makes you feel like it's all going to be more than you could've dreamed of.

[roaenexists]

the herbalist sources i have and trust don't mention a damn thing about oregano so i've made up my own correspondences damn it

oregano?

she's that bitch for family and friendship spells and she makes a great offering to ancestors especially. she's ruled by air and mercury which is a fun break from the gendered norm. she's all about communication and understanding. having an emotional issue? allow her airy logic to release and counter-balance the heated tempers and watery eyes.

-petty family feud of some kind? use oregano to prepare a meal and then invite over the offending party/ies to hash out your differences while in fellowship. allow her communicative properties to soothe everyone's egos and open up new paths to mutual understanding.

-take a bath in oregano and salt before a difficult cord cutting spell to prepare your body to release its attachment smoothly. can also be the ritual in and of itself for less intense relational cleansing

-put her in sachets or bowls that only have a few ingredients to help bond strengthen and meld their existing energies

-use oregano oil to anoint behind the ears of your partner before renewing your vows as a promise to always hear and understand one another

got more? include em!

[hlurz]

Mutuals sleepover, what would you bring and which song would you add to the mutuals sleepover playlist? 🖤

Thanks for the invitation! 💕

I'd bring my favorite snacks (sunflower seeds and rice chips with rosemary and oregano) and probably comfy pijamas.

Aand I was listening to Floricienta songs today so maybe I'd add some of those for singing out loud? Maybe Y La Vida and Mi Vestido Azul

[dreamssoftly]

was starving with zero leftovers in the apartment after getting back tonight. threw together a quinoa flatbread recipe handed to me by a mutual (💚) spruced up to my craving (simultaneously eggplant parmesan (specifically the one i had in new orleans seven years ago), baba ganouj, bread and butter pickles, garden focaccia). added hemp seed + oats to soak w the quinoa for roughly ten mins. then blitzed with nutritional yeast, garbanzo flour, sundried tomato in oil, roasted garlic, obscene amount of gochugaru, coriander, oregano, sumac, tahini and baby kale. if i had pickle brine, would have added some as well. blend with whatever amount of water makes it a batter that seems reasonable to spread out on parchment. bake at 400 until crispy. was too busy to bother with a timer. im in heaven right now

[mondayborn]

I have a serious question for my Finnish mutuals: are oregano crisps not a thing in Finland?

[oregano-gremlin]

ok mutuals what's everyone's spotify??? mine is this :)

[comparativetarot]

Four of Cups. Art by Kim Thompson, from Divine Your Dinner.

SETTING BOUNDARIES

Steady, now. Let the waters within and around you get very still. So still you can see your reflection clearly. And then imagine what you want for that person, how you want them to care and be cared for. You’re in a good place to set some emotional boundaries. It’s a delicate balance: too strong and you’ll isolate yourself, too weak and you’ll become exhausted caring for the needs of others while yours go unmet.

Fortunately, the magickal ingredient from that ruler of balance, Justice (see this page), is here to help. Olives and olive oil form the basis of this poached tuna recipe, infusing the whole enterprise with contentment, stability, and healing. Enjoy it over some mutually respectful conversation with someone you love.

MAGICKAL INGREDIENTS: OLIVES, CAPER BERRIES, MARJORAM, GARLIC, LEMON, PARSLEY, POTATOES

POACHED TUNA WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND OLIVES MAIN—SERVES 2

This mash-up of Niçoise salad and potato salad is great as a main dish, but also works as a side. Please note that we use caper berries, not capers. Caper berries are a larger, milder version of the tiny caper we all know and love. To elaborate further, capers are the buds of the caper bush and the caper berries are what you’ll get if you let those buds turn into beautiful flowers, then let the flowers wilt, fall off, and be replaced by the fruits of the caper bush—the berries!

HOT TIP: BE SURE TO SAVE THAT LEFTOVER TUNA GARLIC OIL TO MAKE A REALLY GOOD SALAD DRESSING—THE CHICORY CAESAR (THIS PAGE), PERHAPS?

½ pound ahi tuna, 1½ inches thick Kosher salt 1 pound fingerling potatoes 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup pitted green olives 4 caper berries 6 cloves garlic, peeled Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 6 sprigs fresh marjoram or oregano Chopped Italian parsley, for serving

1. Place the tuna in a large shallow bowl and season all over with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Cover with plastic wrap and let cure in the fridge for 2 hours.

2. Meanwhile, in a large pot, combine the potatoes and water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool. Halve the potatoes.

3. In a 1-quart pot, combine the oil, olives, caper berries, garlic, lemon zest, and marjoram and heat over very low heat. Using a potato masher, gently mash the olives, caper berries, and garlic and cook until the garlic becomes soft and browned—about 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside for everything to infuse.

4. In a 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the garlic-infused oil over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the potatoes in a single layer, season with salt, and cook them without stirring until they start to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir the potatoes and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl.

5. Discard the marjoram stems and use a slotted spoon to scoop the olives, garlic, and caper berries out of the infused oil and add them to the bowl of potatoes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature.

6. Heat the infused oil to 200°F (use an instant-read meat thermometer to measure the temp). Rinse the tuna, pat dry, and add to the oil. Poach for 6 to 7 minutes, flipping it halfway through, until barely cooked through. Remove from the heat and let cool in the oil for about 20 minutes.

7. Transfer the tuna to the potato mixture and use a fork to flake it into large chunks. Add the lemon juice and parsley and toss to coat. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve at room temp or slightly warmed.

[mammonprotectionsquad]

hi!!! sorry, i got busy yesterday lol

thank you so much for all the recommendations!! its difficult to test new waters without knowing what im getting into for each new channel so i really appreciate how much you shared :))

i actually found a video this morning that gives me vague tingles lolol. it was with that "unnamed lady" i mentioned (Angelica, i think?), she has this hypnosis video and fsr that works for me. although trying to keep my eyes on a moving object is quite the challenge ngl qwq. is that normal or is it just my adhd 😂

unrelated side bar: b/c im most fluent in french out of the languages ive been learning, (and its my favorite for several reasons lol), thats the bank my brain grabs from when the english word doesnt immediately pop into my head, or if there is a word that is a cognate, sometimes i'll say it the french way just for fun (when talking to myself lmaoo)

so... i just realized that this whole time i've been internally pronouncing your username like that — basically saying "maman" instead of "mammon" 😭😭💀

i mean for all i know that *is* how you say it but i just realized it cos i said it out loud... 💀💀💀

[417]

Don't worry about that! Something that I always tell my friends and mutuals is that they never have to apologize. We all get busy and whenever they don't (you included 💕) have time to respond tm quickly or whatever that's totally okay. I don't want anyone to think they have to answer me asap :3

And you're very welcome :D honestly always glad to be able to talk about stuff like that without being labeled as a weirdo xD

But the tingle thing is great! And tbh I can't always do those following movements videos. Because I either get distracted at some point or I just fall asleep xDD

Ooh French is a pretty cool language! Funnily enough, I barely ever remember the word "oregano" even tho it's the same in English and German. But my brain is always like "no. Neither of those. Only Greek. So no one besides your family understands what you mean" 😂

I meeeean I think the pronunciation of Mammon is really not too far off? xD plus sometimes stuff sounds better in different languages ooooor with accents 👀

Fun fact, in German it's pronounced the exact same way it's written xDD

[wethinkwedream]

Get ready for an enlightening journey through the leafy pathways of your nutrient-dense vegetable garden, with an unexpected friend - aromatic herbs, that besides their innumerable benefits, also attract ladybugs. Here, you’ll find valuable insights into a horticultural strategy on companion planting and effective growth cycles that has been resonating with organic gardeners around the world. It’s absolutely brimming with potential to transform your green patches into bountiful areas at mealtime, and it’s called companion planting. This method can also help protect your plants from pests and diseases. What is Companion Planting and How Can it Maximize Your Salad Growth? Aromatic Herb and Leafy Vegetable Pairings for Perfect Salads: Your Guide to Companion Planting Understanding the Basics of Companion Planting In the grand orchestra of the organic vegetable garden, companion planting is the conductor, ensuring every ‘instrument’ - from the crunchiest lettuce to the most fragrant herb - plays its part towards a harmonious symphony of growth. Companion planting is an age-old practice where specific plants are paired together to mutually benefit one another's growth cycle and yield a nutrient dense harvest. For example, certain aromatic herbs and flowers from the Asteraceae family are known to repel pests while their leafy vegetable comrades like spinach and Brussels sprouts make excellent host plants. Top Benefits of Companion Planting for Salad Gardens Aside from creating the perfect crunchy and nutrient-dense salad with fresh herbs, companion planting varieties to choose from offers benefits such as enhancing the flavor of a variety of fruits and vegetables. From providing shade and nutrients, acting as a live mulch, to aiding in pest control by attracting ladybugs, these vegetative duos work together in harmonious perfection. The leafy green partners, such as lettuce, spinach, parsnip or arugula, help improve the soil by adding organic matter in their growth cycle and also grow well with members of the asteraceae family. Meanwhile, herbs like dill, oregano, or thyme invite beneficial insects, crafting a vibrant ecosystem in your very own salad green garden and fostering healthy growth for young seedlings. Vine plants can also grow within this setting, adding an extra touch of biodiversity. Steps to Implement Companion Planting in Your Garden Use your green thumb effectively by starting to companion plant different varieties of a cool-season crop like chard, which can attract beneficial insects and enhance garden health. Begin with the establishment of a vegetable garden containing leafy greens like kale, romaine, or arugula, then intersperse it with aromatic herbs, and allow some plants like squashes to sprawl as they grow. Select varieties to choose from based on their growth habits, nutrient needs, and pest resistance for companion planting. For optimal results, you might consider implementing a trap crop system to lure pests away from the main attraction, lettuce varieties. Which Leafy Greens Make Good Companions for Herbs? A man adorned with a plant on his head, featuring an aromatic herb. Pairing Lettuce with Herbs for Healthy Salads Lettuce is a low in calories leafy vegetable that enthusiastically embraces the company of good companion herbs in its nearby vicinity. Fragrant marigold, parsley, and cilantro, known for their pest-repelling properties, protect the wonderful addition of delicate greens like chard, while also attracting ladybugs. Not only does this introduce a variety of flavors to your salad mix, but it also makes them a great deterrent to aphids and slugs. Spinach and Herb Pairs: Creating Nutritious Green Mixes An excellent way to boost the health of cool-season crop like Spinach, which has an impressively high vitamin C and folate content, is by pairing it with herbs like dill and oregano. Pungent aromatic herbs deter many pests affecting spinach, such as aphids and leaf miners and promote a nutrient dense harvest.

This method provides a nutritious mix of different varieties of leafy green vegetables for your perfect salad and also ensures a healthy and pest-resistant spinach harvest. The Role of Kale in Companion Planting Whether it is the brassica family like the curly or Tuscan kale variant, they appreciate the company of many plants, especially aromatic herbs. Companions like rosemary, sage and calendula, not only repel cabbage moths and aphids but also enhance the nutrient density of your salad at mealtime, providing a powerful combo of vitamin K, C and calcium. Herb Companions for Romaine, Arugula, and Other Popular Salad Greens Aromatic Herb and Leafy Vegetable Pairings for Perfect Salads: Your Guide to Companion Planting Romaine Lettuce and its Aromatic Herb Pals While butterhead, with its crispy leaves and delicate flavor, makes a delightful salad base, it opens up many possibilities for herb companions, including those that sprawl and emit savory scents. Parsley, thyme, and basil work splendidly to ward off pests, ensuring your romaine and butterhead, as well as Brussels sprouts, remain in prime condition for when you are able to harvest. Best Herb Partners for Arugula Arugula, the leafy green with a delectable peppery flavor, can benefit greatly from being planted alongside herbs like dill and fennel, which entice beneficial insects and protect young seedlings. These companions, in addition to enhancing the salad's flavor profile, assist in pest control and make the growing process a breeze for young seedlings. Choosing Herbs for Less Common Salad Leaves From radishes to beet greens, broccoli, even down to the stalk of less common salad leaves, like savories and parsnips, all benefit from good companion planting. Plants from the Asteraceae family can also serve as beneficial companions. Aromatic herbs like sage, mint, and tarragon all make excellent partners, enhancing flavor profiles and deterring pests that might otherwise find their way to your salad greens. Lettuce-herb Companions: Pairs that Deter Pests and Promote Growth Aromatic herbs growing in a greenhouse. Using Aromatic Herbs to Protect Your Lettuce from Pests A well-planned companion plant team composed of different varieties can fortify your lettuce against invaders, protecting its soft leaves and enhancing the growth of other plants. Aromatic herbs, particularly members of the daisy family like dill, fennel, and oregano, are wonderful at repelling common pests and protect young seedlings, especially when combined with mulch. Not only do they create a more pleasant aroma around your garden, but they also inhibit the growth of harmful bugs, enhance the flavor of both fruits and vegetables, and contribute to a nutrient dense yield. Herbs that Stimulate the Growth of Lettuce While lettuce companions such as cucumber and beet help in keeping the soil moist, herbs such as cilantro and parsley can stimulate the growth and fortify young seedlings of lettuce. These herbs, including several members of the Asteraceae or daisy family, aid in maintaining soil health, catering for acidic conditions, and providing the necessary nutrients for brassica family members like lettuce and cauliflower to thrive. Herb-Lettuce Combinations for Optimal Soil Health An ideal pairing of herbs and lettuce doesn't just provide a well-rounded and nutritious salad bowl. The roots of these plant partners play a crucial role in enhancing soil health and structure, creating a conducive environment for roots to expand and access water and nutrients, and in turn aiding the growth of many fruits and vegetables. Implementing Marigolds and Other Herbs in Your Lettuce Garden Why Marigold is a Garden’s Best Friend Besides adding a splash of sunshine-yellow to the garden landscape, marigold, a member of the Asteraceae or daisy family, serves a more practical purpose, with its strong scent helping to protect nearby plants from pests. This aromatic

herb releases a strong scent that deters pests like whiteflies and nematodes, making them one of lettuce's best friends in the garden, and can also enhance the flavor of other crunchy vegetables. Diversifying Your Garden with a Variety of Herbs Brassica family members like lettuce, colorful chards, and cabbages, paired with a diversity of herbs, not only create a spectacular tapestry of greens but also weave in a powerful defense mechanism against pests and diseases. This rich diversity encourages the growth of beneficial insects, contributes to a resilient garden that flourishes across growth cycles, and ensures an able to harvest, nutrient-dense yield season after season. Companion Planting for a Sustainable and Prolific Salad Harvest In the end, companion planting isn’t just about maximizing your able to harvest yield, or the growth cycle of cool-season crops like butterhead lettuce and parsnip, although these are worthy goals. Companion planting is an excellent way to be in harmony with nature while embracing ecological balance. By doing so, not only will your garden teem with nutritious leafy vegetables and aromatic herbs for your perfect salads, but you will also contribute towards a more sustainable planet by attracting beneficial insects and enhancing the growth of many other plants. The crunch of that fresh lettuce leaf or vine-ripened tomato in your salad will resonate a deeper satisfaction at mealtime - the taste of your labor, your respect for nature, and the promise of continued abundance. ERIC - Education Resources Information Center: ERIC provides a vast database of indexed and peer-reviewed academic literature in education and related fields, making it an invaluable resource for educators, researchers, and students seeking comprehensive, research-based information on a wide array of topics. Explore ERIC. National Institutes of Health (NIH): The NIH is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. Visit NIH for detailed information on medical research initiatives, health resources, and training opportunities. Oregon State University: Oregon State is a leading public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, offering a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and extension services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, OSU provides valuable resources and information for students, educators, and the public. Learn more about Oregon State University.

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btw mutuals you can make a simple grilled chicken marinade with olive oil, rosemary/oregano, chopped garlic, and s&p. mix it up stick it in your fridge for two days and saute med-low. the oil and garlic will make a delectable crust……………….

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The Art and Science of Herb Gardening: A Green Thumb's Guide to Culinary Delights

Herb gardening is a timeless practice that not only delights our senses but also offers a host of benefits for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners. Cultivating herbs is a fulfilling and rewarding experience, enabling individuals to add a touch of freshness and flavor to their culinary creations while contributing to their overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the art and science of herb gardening, sharing valuable insights and tips to help you create a thriving herb garden of your own.

Understanding Herb Gardening

Herb gardening involves the cultivation of aromatic, medicinal, and culinary plants. These versatile plants are renowned for their diverse uses, ranging from enhancing the taste of dishes to promoting healing and relaxation. Some popular culinary herbs include basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and mint, while chamomile, lavender, and lemon balm are among the well-known medicinal herbs. Before embarking on your herb gardening journey, it's essential to understand the unique needs and growing conditions of each herb to ensure success.

The success of your herb garden largely depends on choosing the right location. Most herbs thrive in sunny spots with at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Herbs like basil, oregano, and sage prefer warmer conditions, while others, such as parsley and cilantro, can tolerate partial shade. Take into account factors like soil drainage and proximity to water sources, as consistent watering is crucial for healthy herb growth.

Preparing the Soil

Herbs flourish in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Before planting, loosen the soil and mix in compost or well-rotted manure to improve its texture and nutrient content. Properly prepared soil encourages strong root growth, leading to robust and flavorful herbs.

Herbs can be grown from seeds or purchased as seedlings from local nurseries. Starting with seeds allows you to experience the complete growth cycle, from germination to maturity. However, if you prefer a head start or want to grow specific varieties that are difficult to grow from seeds, seedlings are a convenient option. Remember to transplant seedlings with care, ensuring they have ample space to grow and spread their roots.

Watering and Maintenance

Consistent watering is crucial for herb gardening. While herbs generally prefer well-drained soil, they still require regular watering, especially during hot and dry spells. Overwatering can be detrimental to some herbs, so it's essential to strike a balance. An efficient method is to water at the base of the plants, minimizing water contact with the foliage. Regularly check for pests and diseases and promptly address any issues to maintain a healthy herb garden.

Companion planting involves strategically placing plants next to each other to encourage mutual benefits. Certain herbs, like basil and dill, can deter pests from other plants in the garden. Basil, for instance, repels mosquitoes and flies, making it an excellent companion for outdoor seating areas. Additionally, planting beneficial flowers like marigolds among herbs can attract pollinators and beneficial insects, fostering a thriving ecosystem.

Harvesting and Pruning

One of the joys of herb gardening is being able to harvest fresh herbs whenever needed. Regular pruning not only encourages bushier growth but also ensures that the plants produce more leaves for culinary use. When harvesting, avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time to allow it to recover and continue producing throughout the growing season. For the best flavor, harvest herbs in the morning, when essential oils are most concentrated.

To enjoy the flavors of your herb garden beyond the growing season, consider preserving herbs for later use. Drying herbs is a popular method, and it can be done by hanging them upside down in a well-ventilated area. Alternatively, freezing herbs in ice cubes or making herb-infused oils and vinegars are excellent ways to savor the taste of your garden throughout the year.

Herb gardening is a delightful pursuit that offers both culinary delights and therapeutic benefits. By understanding the specific needs of each herb, selecting the right location, and providing proper care, you can create a thriving herb garden that will add freshness and flavor to your dishes. Embrace the art and science of herb gardening and let your green thumb flourish as you explore the vast world of aromatic, medicinal and culinary herbs. Happy gardening!

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