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Re: Mediterranean Labiates

THis talk of the Labiatae ( Lamiates) got me to thinking of a native of
the Maritime Chapparral, Satureja douglasii ( Micromeria chamissonis).
Common name is Yerba Buena. Sunset says its tolerant of their zone
rationg of 4-9 and 14-24. Its common from Los Angeles to British
Colombia. Here its slow to spread. Its not agressive like some members
of the mint family. THe leaves are small, generally no bigger than a
half inch square. Light apple green and very wondrous smelling. Its
kind of a light minty flavor. The one in my gardens not doing so hot(
but it is still alive!) It puts out roots well from cuttings. We just
pinched off a trailing piece from the wilds, put them in rooting medium
and in about two months there were substantial roots. You can put the
leaves in tea ( ten will give a minty flavor)  or just keep it in your
pocket to smell all day ( it is wondrous!). Its usually found under
bushes and seems to tolerate dryness ( since it was growing in a dry
Chapparral climate..
It prefers a rich moist soil for best appearance, but it will survive
in sandy soil ( Ft. Ord is proof of this!). The stems get to about
three feet long. If you like  mint but fear it raging out of control, i
think this plant is a good choice.

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 Ukyo: "Okonomiyaki became my life..I set up a portable griddle and
cooked it by             the raging sea!"
bystander 1: "Um, why the sea? Isnt that kinda pointless?"
bystander 2:" That's the point stupid! Havent you seen old Samurai
movies?:

-------------------Ukyo Kuonji's explanation of her
martial---------------------------------                              
Okonomiyaki cooking prowess
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