Yesterday I pulled this, I think nutgrass, which I plan to try as a cordage material.
I think it's a sedge. I can't find any references to it as a material. All I can find is How to Kill It.
There's something wrong with obsessing about killing plants, I really believe. If it's invasive, don't lose your head and act as if it's a deadly danger. It's the deranged lawn lovers mainly. Lawn Derangers!
Anyway, I've hung it to dry and I'll try it out.
I haven't done any work on my little cordage basket recently, needing to spare my neck, but I'm between sewing projects so I think I'll do a bit today.
I ironed the muslin, which is three yards plus of 27" wide -- the other strip became the curtain lining in the bedroom -- so it will need some thought, about other fabric to go with it for a summer robe.
This is on hold, however, since I'm waiting for a Freecycle kind delivery this afternoon.
It occurred to me to ask for bedsheets, to use as fabric, on Freecycle, and I got a quick offer. The location is a bit far from here but they very kindly offered to deliver! Way beyond the normal you want it you come get it procedure. Arriving this afternoon, so we'll see what shows up. If they're well used, they'll be good for hand sewing.
Meanwhile, this year the Japanese maple has put on such a growth spurt it's casting enough shade to sit under.
Cool morning, the temp in the 60s, where you wake up early, open the window and draw the quilt up, to lie and listen to the mourning doves.
And here's a Sunday puzzle
Happy day, everyone, gardeners, too, don't get nuts over nutgrass!
Oh dear. I am one of those people obsessed with invasives! But I don't even have a lawn so that's not my situation. I just hate the fact that these plants that someone once put in for their attractiveness (I guess) have taken over and replaced what would grow here naturally to attract local pollinators and feed local critters.
ReplyDeleteYour patio looks so inviting and your maple really has grown! I am glad you got some cooler weather this morning.
This one is a native, I believe. There are invasive native species. Like phragmites grass. I expect their natural foes have been eradicated by people with lawns.
DeleteI'm not going nuts over nutgrass, but I AM going nuts over than brainteaser.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those impossible ones that suddenly dawn on you.
DeleteMost of our little front lawn and garden is mulched. Whatever the rest does, plus our neighbour’s portion, is left up to nature. We mow whatever is there, but we don’t water.
ReplyDeleteI love the nutgrass plans. And the muslim would be really nice as a wrap for summer mornings. Hope the sheeting is in good shape. I have a favorite old one that is only used occasionally because it's become threadbare in the used part. But the wisteria print on it is just lovely to look at.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what the donated sheets will look like.
Deleteoh, nut grass. no poison but I do dig it up or pull it up but I never get all the nuts and it comes back. it's johnson grass I hate with its tough stems like wire and its deep roots. don't poison it either. I never got around to mulching this year and I wish I had because it is so hot and dry.
ReplyDeleteYes, Johnson grass is a trial. But we just used to mow, mainly to avoid being surrounded by trees, and the "weeds" stayed green!
DeleteThis early bird is not complaining. Got the puzzle immediately. Look forward to seeing the sheets. Hope you aren't disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSneaky clue there! Yes, I'm hopeful about the sheets.
DeleteI have given up, nature is winning. I've never poisoned. We are allowing the forest to take over. Allowing is not quite right, it's doing what it wants and we aren't arguing anymore. I look forward to your progression with the robe.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to be in the company of people whose resistance, if they mount one, doesn't extend to poison! We can't kill our way to victory.
DeleteHappy Japanese Maple! It looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteInteresting on the PBS show, Human Footprints, with Dr. Campbell-Staton, there's a segment about invasives.
I watched a bit of it and was discouraged to find that they signed on to the assumption that invasives are introduced plants. Nope, they can be native.
DeleteIt’s been too hot here overnight. We leave the windows open and the breeze blowing through the house helps though. The humidity is killer this summer.
ReplyDeleteYes. The overnight here was cool enough to offset the humidity, which has been very high lately.
DeleteI've been thinking about a summer-weight housecoat too but haven't lucked out and found one in my limited thrifting trips. I refuse to pay full price and I don't have the least desire to make one so I'll bide my time. Having said that, tomorrow I cut into fabric to make a dress for our grandie. She needs a new summer dress (probably doesn't, but that's not going to stop me).
ReplyDeleteYou're fearless when it comes to dresses for your granddaughter!
DeleteDay is gone here and we are under a rumbling thunderstorm. Next week will be cool.
ReplyDeleteCool will be welcome.
DeleteA weed is just a plant in the wrong place.
ReplyDeleteIf it’s annoying you. Move it I say.
And don’t get me started on the crazy lawn people
I can’t wait to see what you make with all that fabric.
Yes, I take it personally when people criticize plants and dismiss them as weeds. Like we're perfect!
DeleteI'm not sure I've ever seen nut grass. Garlic mustard, we have that growing. I've eaten that. Quite good. Great brain teaser. Got me stumped.
ReplyDeleteAround here, wetland country, we have a lot of reeds and sedges. I bet the answer will jump out at you.
DeleteDoes quwack count?
ReplyDeleteFunny clues only!
DeleteI did what the puzzle said when the answer jumped out at me (as you said it would).
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise