From Ron Wilson’s site. Our friend “Buggy Joe”has what you need to know about hemlock. Ron Wilson Poison Hemlock – Buggy Joe Boggs Mar 18, 2020 Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is one of the deadliest plants found in North America. Plants contain highly toxic piperidine alkaloid compounds, including coniine and gamma-coniceine, which cause respiratory failure and death in mammals. All parts of the plant are poisonous: … Continue reading Poison Hemlock – Already Growing!

From friend and colleague, Ron Wilson. Ron Wilson Plants of the Week – Springs Pesky Invaders Mar 19, 2020 Spring has sprung and so have these pesky invaders.So I felt we needed to make sure we hit these cute little ‘weeds’ we’re seeing growing like ‘weeds’ right now; namely Chickweed, Purple Dead Nettle, Henbit, and Hairy Bittercress (although several others may be starting to show … Continue reading Spring’s Pesky Invaders (But you can eat them!)

During these very trying times, life still goes on. And today Matt Swaim and I chatted about the Feast of St Joseph and why it’s significant, especially during these times when many of us are quarantined at home. (BTW the Sonrise Morning Show and Sacred Heart Radio is holding their pledge drive.) In Italy, the feast of St. Joseph is in March and is usually … Continue reading Celebrate St. Joseph with Simple Pasta and Almond Cookies

Watercress growing in a spring filled ditch Many of you know I live what I call on a little patch of heaven out in the sticks, so to speak. When I was taking my daily walk along my old country road, some things stuck out. That’s because the trees are still bare, but spring is not far behind… Wild yellow aconite The old grain mill remnants … Continue reading Secrets of my Old Country Road