“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
A.A. Milne
Field bindweed (Morning glory) is a twining weed which spreads by seed and by new plants arising from a perennial root system reaching ten feet or more in depth. The slender stems may reach six feet in length, running along the ground or climbing fences, crop plants, ornamentals, or other convenient supports. Years ago I needed to dig fence post holes and found roots 3 feet deep. Yet, I agree with Winnie-the-Pooh, they can be beautiful and photogenic.
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Duane Sawyer
“Leafy spurge”, commonly called bind weed was brought in during the “dirty thirties” to stop soil erosion. Being a farmer, it was a mortal enemy of my dad’s, and he spent most of his life trying to kill it. I, however, agree with A.A. Milne.
Monte Stevens
😂 Thanks for the belly laugh. I’ve had two good belly laughs today. There is a house I pass on my bicycle ride to the coffee shop that has a yard full of these. I hope you two enjoy the next few days off.
William Sortino
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
I need to remember to not judge at first look.
Monte Stevens
You are so right, Bill. May you two have a wonderful 4th.
koinonia999952ce33d60
A weed is simply a plant. By human standards a “plant out of place,” but still a plant. I can’t help but think of some humans who fulfill a similar definition.
Monte Stevens
Yes, and I know who you are referring to. May you have a wonderful Sunday, my friend!
Mark
They should rename them the “Me, Me, Me Glory.” 🙂 Because once they take root somewhere, they don’t care who else is also using the space and do what they want. Perhaps a metaphor – haha. But they can look nice at times. Hope you had a nice holiday – sorry for the absence of late, a bit of an “online diet” of sorts.
Monte Stevens
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Mark. On my morning rides to the coffee shop I see all of them closed up while on my ride home I see them opened up in all their glory. I understand about absence, but so glad you stopped by and commented. We are a scorching 95 degrees here. Blue skies with nary a cloud in the sky.