In lieu of being able to visit one of the nearby ancient cities to do a botanical survey, let me write about another plant that I happened to come across just outside our property line this morning. One of the local Tom-cat's happened to be sniffing around the parking lot when I glanced outside. I quickly ran out, treats in hand to greet him, and hoped the husky wouldn't find us out just yet. Inevitably however, she did, and chased this fat-cheeked feline right over the sto

Part I: Alexanders ( Smyrnium olusatrum) What can we learn about and from the vegetation in proximity to ancient establishments? Are there any clues we can glean from their uses in the decorative carvings that adorn these places? Could these be Wavy Mullein Leaves carved at the bases of these column-heads at the sight of Hecate's Temple in Lagina? To begin, I will admit that I spend most of my days wondering what my purpose is meant to be on this planet. Almost mid-thirty

Finally enjoying the lawn. I'm ashamed of what I've done. I've done something I've said I would never do. I keep telling myself that our actions are justified. Maybe to a normal person they are, but I'm almost losing sleep over this...Not actually, but I do feel rather guilty. Okay. We used a pesticide on our lawn. Since our home was built, we have been living in a dusty clay desert. Everything inside and out of the house having a consistent layer of red powder. Native see