I have been looking into Japan for a little while now and I have taken up a liking to bonsai. Bonsai seems to be cool but it also requires patience. I have found my first "bonsai" in my backyard, it isn't a juniper but I have heard that anything can really work for bonsai. I will keep track of the progress in another post soon....
~The Urban Gardener
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When you forage for wild chamomile you can't but help notice the sweet aroma of pineapple. I love the smell, taste and look of wild chamomile (also known as pineapple weed). You can find this wild edible on roads, pavement, or anywhere other plants can't really grow. The good thing is that there are no poisonous look-a-likes for this wild plant. When looking for wild chamomile you should be looking for upright plants with daisy like heads that grow up to four inches tall. The leaves are small, delicate, and they look a lot like dill. After you find pineapple weed make sure to fully wash them off. I find if you leave the root intact the blooms last longer. If you want a sweeter tea put just the blooms into a cup of hot water and steep for five to ten minutes, but if you don't mind a bitter taste put the leaves in too. Enjoy! |
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