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As high as the weeds grow. . .

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chief-david:

--- Quote from: CW2274 on September 02, 2024, 05:06:37 PM --- :lol: Half your state already does. Just get in line!

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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

CW2274:

--- Quote from: chief-david on September 02, 2024, 07:39:05 PM ---
--- Quote from: CW2274 on September 02, 2024, 05:06:37 PM --- :lol: Half your state already does. Just get in line!

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Tucson-Live at the Hilton El Conquistador  :grin:

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Absolutely beautiful location. Snuggled right up against Pusch Ridge. Santa Catalina Mountains in your backyard. You will not be disappointed with the view.

Garth Bock:

--- Quote from: BKS97 on September 01, 2024, 05:42:37 PM --- [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

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.

 :shock:

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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.

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