My savoury plant was in dire need of a haircut. I’m sure it thought its usual hairdresser had gone out of business with the lockdown following the Covid outbreak. Imagine its surprise when the hairdresser came along with her shears and gave it that long overdue cut.
When the leaves are dry, I’ll strip them from the stems and put them in a jar to use throughout the winter until next year’s crop is ready.
My tendrils grew so wild and free,
And I no longer looked like me.
My tresses dragged, my body sagged,
And every passing bug got snagged.
I knew I was in dire need,
I looked like hell, oh yes indeed.
So when the pruners clipped my hair,
Someone responded to my prayer.
They saved my growth for other use
And saved me from this rude abuse
My leaves when added to the food,
Impart great flavour when it’s chewed.
And I no longer look so wild,
With hair like some unruly child.
I now look pretty, tidied up,
The folks will taste me when they sup.
It’s how I pay the salon fee
A cut and set that pampered me.
I’m glad that I won’t go to waste
And give to food a lovely taste.
August 5, 2021 at 2:10 pm
I have never grown savoury, but I was surprised how much it looks like a mini rosemary plant. Nice little poem to go along with the great photo! Yummy….
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August 5, 2021 at 2:20 pm
It does look a bit like rosemary but it’s a softer plant. You wouldn’t have any trouble growing it, Sonja. It’s very forgiving so even I can grow it. And it’s a perennial so once you have it, you have it.
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August 5, 2021 at 3:03 pm
I was wondering how a haircut could be savoury… ❤️☺️
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August 5, 2021 at 3:21 pm
Yeah, I trimmed the plant’s green hair.
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August 5, 2021 at 6:20 pm
People here are seen with hair of most any color! My hair is plain old gray…
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August 5, 2021 at 3:13 pm
I know how it feels!
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August 5, 2021 at 3:21 pm
As I clipped the savoury, I was wishing someone could do that to my hair. My hairdresser went out of business with the lockdown and I haven’t found a new one yet.
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August 5, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Yikes! My hairdresser moved from Orange County CA to Phoenix AZ–but she returns monthly to take care of her customers. I have to think she will tire of that. Then, I too will be looking.
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August 5, 2021 at 3:25 pm
Lucky you, in the meantime!
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August 5, 2021 at 3:22 pm
Wow! You really gave it a buzz cut, Anneli!
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August 5, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Oh, it’s got lots left. It had really gone wild.
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August 5, 2021 at 4:25 pm
Sweet poem and a very relatable post!
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August 5, 2021 at 7:29 pm
Thanks, Belinda.
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August 6, 2021 at 12:41 am
Lucky savoury. I didn´t cut mine and it finally died. I should plant s new one. Very nice poem!
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August 6, 2021 at 8:29 am
Yes, you should get another one. It’s worth it. Glad you liked my poem, Ursula. Thanks.
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August 6, 2021 at 3:45 am
Beautiful poem Anneli.
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August 6, 2021 at 8:27 am
Thanks, Arlene. Hope you have a great weekend.
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August 6, 2021 at 6:46 pm
I love this!
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August 6, 2021 at 7:19 pm
Thanks, Jennie. My savoury had a real punker hairdo by the time I was finished.
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August 7, 2021 at 7:05 am
Haha!
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August 9, 2021 at 11:05 am
My new front lawn would like to have a haircut! Might get the shears out later in the week.
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August 9, 2021 at 11:12 am
Ours hasn’t grown for weeks, but the weeds in it have done well.
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