Saturday, October 16, 2021

Covered Bridges Of Vermont

 

Autumn Framed 

by Gates Farm Covered Bridge in Cambridge, Vermont. Until 1950 this bridge was in a different location and was called the Little Bridge. It was moved here when the Seymour River was diverted and crossed the Gates family farm. Built in 1897 by George W. Holmes, it is last bridge to be built during the historic period of covered bridge construction with the Burr arch design, and is one of only nine surviving Burr trusses in the state.. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1994, after years of neglect, and with its new location in a flood plain, the bridge suffered deterioration and was removed from its abutments. In 1995 it was restored, in the process, making the interior clearance 18 inches (0.46 m) higher to allow larger farm equipment to pass through.

The Mills Riverside Park covered bridge, Jericho, Vermont.

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Saturday, September 18, 2021

Anise Hyssop

Bees and I share a love of Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), which is also called Licorice Mint, Korean Mint/huo xiang, Giant Blue Hyssop, and Patchouli Mint to name a few. These names point to some of the qualities of this plant, as well as the valued use in Traditional and Classical Chinese Medicine. Both the leaves and the flowers of Anise hyssop can be used fresh or dried. With a natural sweetness and a mild anise flavor, it’s best harvested while in flower, and dries readily for teas and other preparations.

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My blog is meant to inform and I strive to be totally accurate. It is solely up to the reader to ensure proper plant identification. Some wild plants are poisonous or can have serious adverse health effects.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Bunnies

Bunny In Someone Else's Yard
Bunny In My Yard
Bunny In My Yard
 Pretty Bunny Visiting A Garden
A Pair Of Bunnies Behind My Dentist's Office

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Driftwood

Driftwood Reflections

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Saturday, July 24, 2021

Summer Garden Flowers

Snap Dragons & Queen Anne's Lace
Anemone.
Also known as the Grecian windflower.
Kirigami
Columbine In Red & White

Hibiscus Loveliness


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Monday, July 19, 2021

Barberry

 

Barberry 

Berberis vulgaris

Barberries are edible, with a tart flavor, and very rich in vitamin C. It is used as a folk medicine in many countries. It’s used to treat acne, eczema, Candida infection, and scurvy.The berries are also used to treat many gastrointestinal problems and coughs.

The bark and root of the plant are used to treat coughs, colds, respiratory tract diseases, fever, infection, and flu.

The plant is also used for getting rid of gout, renal problems, bile diseases, diarrhea, gastric indigestion, rheumatic symptoms, and dermatitis. Barberry is also a uterine stimulant.


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My blog is meant to inform and I strive to be totally accurate. It is solely up to the reader to ensure proper plant identification. Some wild plants are poisonous or can have serious adverse health effects.

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Chantherelle Mushrooms

The Cantharellus mushrooms are known worldwide
as chanterelles and are some of the very best edible mushrooms. Chanterelles are always found growing from soil, unlike false chanterelles (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) that are found on woody debris. The Chanterelle is found and enjoyed by people all over the world. It has many names, pfifferling, girolle, gallinacci, in this country, it goes by the name chanterelle or occasionally by golden chanterelle.
Chantherelle
Chantherelle

Chantherelles

NOTE- Forage Only When NecessaryDo Not over harvest wild foods. Foraging is fun, but remember that as a human, you have the ability to source your food in your natural environment - wildlife does not. If you must forage for food or herbs for an ailment, only harvest 5% -10% of what you see of any plant or patch you find, so it has a good chance to keep growing and come back next year. Remember that other lives depend on it. 

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My blog is meant to inform and I strive to be totally accurate. It is solely up to the reader to ensure proper plant identification. Some wild plants are poisonous or can have serious adverse health effects.