Heaven-not-Harvard

Yarn Along

Joining in with Ginny, I share what I am knitting and reading.

On the needles, play sausage for Zelie for Christmas. For all those who know me- why yes, I am knitting on plastic-AGHAST!  Hey, they were only .97 cents at Joannes, sometimes economy does matter:)

I am reading, Rumer Godden's Black Narcissus, for my enjoyment and The Long Winter for the children. A wonderful blessing of having many chidren, is you get to reread many a great book.

 

October recap

October was such an amzing month of parties, festivites and celebration, I want to recap our days, lest I forget.

Hydrobiking at a State Park

the big birthday bash

Halloween

All Saints day party

Pumpkin carving with Grammy and friends.

 

All Sous day-techinically in November I know:)

Fall fungi

We took adavantage of the rain clearing and the sun peeking out, to go out an observe the different fall fungi on our property.  Our mushroom field guide in hand we set off in search of the whimscal mushrooms, that one cannot help but find enchanting.  and find we did!

 

marshmallow root

I spent today, harvesting several of my plants. The roots need to be 3 uears old, but you can harvest and use the leaves anytime.  This plant is so prolific it and easy to grow, every home should start some.

Both the root and leaves contain a gummy substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a slick gel that is used to coat the throat and stomach to reduce irritation. It is also applied topically to soothe chapped skin. Also great on burns!