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The 2022 Wildflower of the Year from the North Carolina Botanical Garden is downy woodmint, Blephilia ciliata. The gardens give away packets of seed to people in the south eastern United States if you send a self addressed stamped envelope.
https://ncbg.unc.edu/2022/01/05/2022-wildflower-of-the-year/
I had a plant of this mint come up last year -- or at least become noticeable last year -- and it's really quite lovely. I picked some of the long stems of the flowers for a bouquet and later hung them to dry -- and they've kept their color and look attractive in some of my winter bouquets.
It's one of the species i'd love to have more of around the property.
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In other news, my brother announced he wouldn't be making it to my parents' for the lunch gather (that i couldn't attend) until 2. My sister, who had rescheduled her day, was not thrilled. I think we have agreement for an inside masked no-food gathering on Sunday.
I was exhausted and drained after my dental cleaning. The substitute dentist suggested i talk to an ENT doctor about my throat and a number of other issues which all might be related. She thinks i should have a sleep test. I kinda would like to see someone because i do have a hard time breathing through my nose. Not sure how to phrase my request for a referral. Or if i need one. HHm
My sister shared news about my grandmother that does make it sound like she is fading -- and raises some concerns about my Dad caring for Grandmámá (in Florida). My sister sounds like she is less confident with Mom going down with Dad and wants to keep Mom up here. I am drained just thinking about all the planning churn.
https://ncbg.unc.edu/2022/01/05/2022-wildflower-of-the-year/
I had a plant of this mint come up last year -- or at least become noticeable last year -- and it's really quite lovely. I picked some of the long stems of the flowers for a bouquet and later hung them to dry -- and they've kept their color and look attractive in some of my winter bouquets.
It's one of the species i'd love to have more of around the property.
--== ∞ ==--
In other news, my brother announced he wouldn't be making it to my parents' for the lunch gather (that i couldn't attend) until 2. My sister, who had rescheduled her day, was not thrilled. I think we have agreement for an inside masked no-food gathering on Sunday.
I was exhausted and drained after my dental cleaning. The substitute dentist suggested i talk to an ENT doctor about my throat and a number of other issues which all might be related. She thinks i should have a sleep test. I kinda would like to see someone because i do have a hard time breathing through my nose. Not sure how to phrase my request for a referral. Or if i need one. HHm
My sister shared news about my grandmother that does make it sound like she is fading -- and raises some concerns about my Dad caring for Grandmámá (in Florida). My sister sounds like she is less confident with Mom going down with Dad and wants to keep Mom up here. I am drained just thinking about all the planning churn.
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