First a great understudy steps up. As soon as I saw this, I thought of you, Mary! I have no idea why.
Maybe I thought you'd approve. Or one of the grandchildren would come up with the idea instead of being baffled.
And this morning on the early prowl around the patio, here, where there used to be a walkway, I found this newcomer
Which I'm pretty sure is this
And my weed book tells me it's found in the southwest. Which makes me wonder how it's growing in the northeast. Either it rode in with a packet of wildflower seeds, or it's a climate migrant. I hope it's not followed by buffalo. I have enough trouble with squirrels.
My Little Golden Guides to weeds and wildflowers have a ton of overlap. The weed book is concerned with farming and the plants that get in the way, or make milk taste bitter. The wildflower book often describes the same plants, but more in botanical terms than impact.
Both have seen a lot of use. I love Golden Guides, just enough information, good illustration, small enough to carry in your pocket. Which reminds me to add pockets to my useful gown. The Golden Guides will be a helpful size indicator.
Everything's related to everything else..
