The Mountain Ivy is Blooming
Over the past week, the Ivy around my house has started to bloom. If Ivy makes you think of the green vine…
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Robin’s Plantain
I discovered a wildflower I’ve never seen, or at least never noticed, in my backyard last week. At first glance…
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The Maple Trees Are Wearing Their Spring Garments
Every spring of the year I look for the red blush of color that happens when the Maple trees…
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Do You Like Ramps?
ramp noun A wild leek (Allium tricoccum) having a pungent taste and smell. Considered a delicacy by some, it…
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The Bloodroot is Blooming
Bloodroot is a common spring wildflower found in the Southern Highlands of Appalachia. The flowers typically grow no higher than…
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Broom Sage
Broom sage (Broomsedge) has made a comeback in my area of Appalachia. Pap said when he was a boy he…
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Gathering Moss for Christmas
We never knew about Gallackin but we did gather moss and boxwood cuttings to sell to florists. Way back in…
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Decorating for Christmas with Running Cedar
A few days ago Blind Pig Reader George asked about using Running Cedar at Christmas: Yes, the Holly trees really…
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Christmas Holly
Holly trees and their bright red berries have long been associated with Christmas. From songs to decorations-holly is all over…
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Wild Apricots are Maypops
Wild apricot noun A tall vine (Passiflora incarnata) having large, flesh-colored flowers and smooth, yellow fruit. Same as maypop, passion…
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Ever Ate a Ground Cherry?
All my life I heard Pap talk about ground cherries. He told me they grew wild alongside most everyone’s garden…
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June Apples
A few days ago Blind Pig reader David Templeton left the following comment: Tipper, when we were kids back in…
