There’s something magical about watching the garden come to life in the early morning light of summer.
As the first rays of sunshine peek over the eastern hills, the garden slowly stirs. Birds begin to chirp, bees buzz gently through the blossoms, and small creatures scurry out from their nighttime hiding spots. Among all this quiet activity, one plant always catches my eye—mullein. Its tall, majestic stalks crowned with soft yellow blooms rise proudly, often standing taller than I am.
There’s a certain vibrancy to mullein that’s hard to miss. A hummingbird darts between the honeysuckle and mullein, wings a blur as it hovers and dips, as if dancing with the morning breeze. Just a few feet away, a woodpecker methodically climbs the mullein’s sturdy stalk, intent on its task, seemingly oblivious to the rest of the world.
In moments like this, surrounded by gentle motion and golden light, the garden feels like it’s breathing—alive with quiet beauty and the slow rhythm of nature. It’s the kind of peaceful, grounded start to the day that reminds me why I love summer mornings so much.
Let me know if you’d like me to expand this into a full mullein plant monograph with its herbal uses, medicinal benefits, and harvesting tips!
