Introducing horehound. It thrives in poor soil and does so beautifully. It is a weed with looks for many moods: tender, whimsical, fierce, determined. I’ve got lots of horehound in the untended part of my yard, on my hill, and on the hills and wild lands near my home. I love horehound in the summer, fall and winter. But in spring, when the land has to be cleared, we battle. Until spring, enjoy!
Please come back tomorrow for a new “Weed Image of the Day” and let me know which ones you like.
We and our weeds are so much more than what we first appear to be.
I am inspired by things that grow in the ground and blow in the wind. I have been seen talking to trees and I like to play in the dirt, especially when planting something. I like to look closely at things that at first seem small, insignificant, dried out, or contrary. Weeds may not welcome me with swollen blossoms, but the visual treasure they allow me to find upon close examination, are well worth a look. I hope you agree. I hope that these images of the oft-overlooked pest of our gardens and yards may give to you some delight, hope, or a new thought to make your daily journey just a little bit more inspired.
We and our weeds are so much more than what we first appear to be.
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4 Replies to “Starlets until Spring”
Its amazing how they survive all year. That’s a amazing picture keep it up and I love the blog.
Its amazing how they survive all year. That’s a amazing picture keep it up and I love the blog.
Thank you, David. I’m pleased you like this!
We have Darwin’s Yard – survival of the fittest – lol. Perhaps some Horehounds is just what we need 🙂
I love your name for your yard, “Darwin’s Yard”. Horehound is an amazing plant and I love it much more for how determined it is!