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As high as the weeds grow. . .
« on: September 01, 2024, 05:42:37 PM »
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While out walking the dog I came across this mullein weed growing on the edge of a neighbor’s property.  The mullein caught my eye because it stands more than 8 feet high – one of the tallest I’ve seen.  After spotting it, this bit of weather folklore popped into mind:

As high as the weeds grow, so will the banks of snow.

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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2024, 08:25:59 PM »
in today's world, I would count it as a weed. 

200 years ago. Natural prairie.  So maybe we are off the hook with 8ft of snow.

Or, maybe they mean total for the season. Not all at once.


I hate snow.



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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2024, 09:39:24 PM »
I hate snow.
#-o That's like me in Tucson saying I hate heat. Maybe time for a relocation?  :-k

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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2024, 10:04:41 AM »
I would love to relocate to Tucson---for half the year.



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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2024, 05:06:37 PM »
 :lol: Half your state already does. Just get in line!

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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2024, 07:39:05 PM »
:lol: Half your state already does. Just get in line!

If we can, trying to decide between Tucson or Scottsdale. 

Tucson-Live at the Hilton El Conquistador  :grin:
Scottsdale-Drive people around on a golf cart at Boulders Resort



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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2024, 08:45:34 PM »
:lol: Half your state already does. Just get in line!
Tucson-Live at the Hilton El Conquistador  :grin:
Absolutely beautiful location. Snuggled right up against Pusch Ridge. Santa Catalina Mountains in your backyard. You will not be disappointed with the view.

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Re: As high as the weeds grow. . .
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2024, 11:23:34 PM »
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While out walking the dog I came across this mullein weed growing on the edge of a neighbor’s property.  The mullein caught my eye because it stands more than 8 feet high – one of the tallest I’ve seen.  After spotting it, this bit of weather folklore popped into mind:

As high as the weeds grow, so will the banks of snow.

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Mullein flowers have many uses, including:
 
Tea: Mullein flowers can be used to make tea by steeping 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaves or flowers in 1 cup of water for 10–15 minutes. Mullein tea can be consumed three or four times a day.
 
Infusion: Mullein infusion can be added to soups and stews, or frozen in ice cube trays for cooking. Any unused infusion can be used to water houseplants.
 
Dye: Mullein flowers can be used to make a yellow or green dye.
 
Torches: Mullein stalks can be used as torches with wax or oil.
 
Tinder: Mullein leaves can be used as tinder to start fires.
 
Smudge: Mullein leaves can be burned as a smudge over the embers of campfires.
 

Mullein is a flowering plant that has been used in traditional medicine for millennia to treat a variety of conditions, including lung, skin, and digestive problems. It has been used to treat asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, colds, cough, and more.