Here is a little update from my sidewalk garden since June. Things are looking lush and green (especially the bamboo).

The catnip started to produce purple flowers. The cats love to the leaves.  They get so happy nibbling away they end up falling down on the catnip.  Thank goodness it’s still standing.

On the far right, notice how nasturtiums have a tendency to mix with the climbing ivy. I am surprised at how easy they are to grow. The flowers come in neat orange, red and yellow colors. It would be a great little flower kids would enjoy planting.

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I was interested in trying out teas from Mount of Olives because of the large selections they had to offer.  And also because they were blended with pomegranate leaves.  I know there are many health benefits to drinking pomegranate leaves tea and thought this would be a great tea to try.

The variety selection were all in a box named “Treasures”.  It include Earl Gray, Jasmine Green, English Breakfast, Green Tea Chai, White Tea Berry, Jerusalem Mint, Sweet Apple Spice, and Soothing Chamomile.

Of all the choices, the one that I would drink again is the White Tea Berry and the Jerusalem Mint.  You would think that having many selections to chose from I would find a real winner.  But that’s not the case here.

And as much as I enjoy pomegranate, the pomegranate leaves made this tea much too bitter and strong.  I’ve made pomegranate tea leaves and they are pretty bitter and not that good.  I would only drink it as a digestive aid.

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