Ah yes, we're beginning to bid summer adieu. I will shed no tears for it, though, as Summer 2010 has been one hot summer. Our watermelon patch is nearly done producing. I haven't the heart to weed it now with this overtaking it. Mornin'glories.
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No wonder they're called glories....
Butterfly Weed, also called Pleurisy Root. I'm diggin' this up soon to replant where it will be handy if I want to use it.
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Seed pods on another butterfly weed that could be mistaken for pope's hats...chuckles.
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A tea made from
red clover is said to detoxify the blood.
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This is
not your regular morning glory. It's a
Wild Potato Vine. Native Americans & early settlers dug the roots to supplement their food supply. See the red center? That's how to tell it's a tater vine.
Ironweed (spied this one in the neighbor's field) has been used in a lot of different herbal preparations to treat all manner of symptoms.
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Did you know red pepper flakes..........
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are proven to help lower cholesterol? Just thought I'd throw that in. :)
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I've begun sproutin'. Truly! o.O This is a sandwich mix. WE ARE SO GREEN around here. lol
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The wonderful chill in the morning air is tellin' me I could use
one of these soon so I've begun a knitting project after almost six months without touchin' the needles.
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Cool mornin' air - bring it on! See y'all later, the good Lord willing. :)