M for Milkweed

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Milkweed, Asclepias, is an herbaceous perennial named for the milky liquid which contains latex and alkaloids.  There are many species of milkweed and some of them can be toxic.  Milkweed is an important source of nectar for bees and other insects … Continued

CAL Bunting

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In my never ending quest to use up odds and ends of yarn I participated in a CAL – crochet a-long – a little while ago.  This was hosted by My Merry, Messy Life as a Valentine CAL.  As I … Continued

In the Frigid Cold

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Wow, it is cold outside … with the windchill it was registering -35 Celsius early this morning.  Even when we went out for a few errands the van temperature was showing -22 Celsius.  The wind was bitter and no one … Continued