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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

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VAN DELL JORDAN wrote:
> Anyone have a handy picture of this plant, or a scientific name so that I can 
> look it up.  I'm sure that is the same plant I have but since different areas 
> sometimes use different common names I'd like to be sure.
> Van Dell
>
> --- On Mon, 11/10/08, EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> > From: EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Homestead] Serious issues
> > To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
> > Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 9:00 AM
> > This time of year I would think the plant would return for
> > the second
> > half of its life cycle.  If it were me, I'd take the
> > gamble.
> > I like the way they look, too.  I tried to grow them here,
> > transplanting, but they didn't take well to that.  I
> > haven't tried
> > growing them from seed.  Originally, I wanted them for a
> > tobacco
> > substitute, and I have smoked it in a pipe.  It did not
> > taste that great
> > for regular use, but as a medicinal, is good.  Now, mostly,
> > I drink the
> > tea, which seems to work as well.  After you mentioned
> > this, I did look
> > it up just to make sure, and it does say to pick before
> > flowering, but I
> > don't suppose that is critical.  I need to look around
> > the ditches and
> > find some seeds.  Here, I just find it on the side of the
> > road, harvest
> > the largest leaves from each plant, and dry them.  I have
> > dried them
> > hanging, in the dehydrator, and just leaving them in the
> > truck.  All
> > have worked, but watch it closely in the dehydrator so it
> > doesn't get
> > too dry, especially if you intend to use it in lieu of TP. 
> > Since I
> > drink it as a tea, I store the dried, torn up leaves in
> > glass jars.
> > You can use the entire plant, too, not a bad idea in the
> > second year.
> > I'd like to try making an oil from the roots and
> > flowers.
> >
> >
> > B
> >
> > Jeanne Driese wrote:
> > > Bev, The two plants I have are in the first year of
> > growth, if I use
> > >  those leaves will it grow more leaves in the spring
> > and still be
> > > able to send up the stalk?  If you don't know I
> > think I will try to
> > > do the 1st year leaves and see if it will come back in
> > the spring.
> > > I am trying to grow several in one spot where I have a
> > bit of sun.  I
> > >  love the way they look, very ornamental to me.  After
> > you pick the 
> > > leaves how do you dry then and how do you store them?
> > Jeanne 
> > > tnhillwoman North East TN zone 6 ----- Original
> > Message ----- From: 
> > > EarthNSky To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org Sent:
> > Monday, November 10, 
> > > 2008 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Homestead] Serious issues
> > >
> > >
> > > I  I wild harvest it when I see a mature plant with
> > large lower 
> > > leaves. They say to pick the leaves before the plants
> > flower, but I 
> > > pick them whenever.  I'm probably losing some
> > effectiveness, but it 
> > > still works.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeanne Driese wrote:
> > > > Thanks Bev!  I have a couple of mullein plants
> > right now,  When is
> > > >  a good time to dry it? Yes, I do know what a
> > princess tree is now
> > > >  that you mention its other name.  Do not have any
> > on the property
> > > >  and do not want to plant any more trees as I
> > barley get enough sun
> > > >  to grow things now.  I live in the woods on the
> > side of a hill. 
> > > > Jeanne tnhillwoman North East TN zone 6 -----
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