Sunday, May 08, 2016

Sammi’s Adventure

 

So I (Sammi) went exploring in the clearing behind our house. Since it’s spring all the plants are blooming and seeding. Here are some of the pictures I took:

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I think these may be milkweed, but I am not sure even if they are not, they are still beautiful.

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These beautiful daisies came in both white and pink.

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(on the left) It is hard to see in the picture, but I think this is a berry bush. I’m hoping they are of the edible variety.                                                                                                            

(in the middle) I think these might be honeysuckle.

(on the right) beautiful flowers, but I have no idea what they are.

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I found the most beautiful little clearing in the forest patch by the road.  I can just see a tiny wattle and daub hut here.

Here’s a video of the creation of a wattle and daub hut.                           https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCKkHqlx9dE

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Some more beautiful greenery, once the cattails mature at bit more I might try my hand at basket weaving.

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I love the idea of living off the land, and have done extensive research on the topic, so once the wild grasses began to seed I was out there to see if they were ripe for harvest! (they weren't) I want to make wild seed bread like this guy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvJRXusncRY

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And finally, here is the result of my adventure… a beautiful Mother’s Day bouquet! and a lot of allergies. :p

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