Red Dead Nettle is an herb that grows like a weed on Cape Cod. I found it in my friend's garden patch, she was about to prepare for planting. We used her phone app to identify it. Discovering that it is purgative, astringent, diaphoretic, and styptic, we decided to harvest it. We dusted it off and made bunches to dry in the sun.
Red Dead Nettle helps against hemorrhaging, assists in reducing fevers, dries phlegm, and increases sweating. Makes a lovely detox tea by itself, but I added two cups of Red Dead Nettle to a quart of water. Brought it to a boil and simmered on low ten minutes. Next, I added two sprigs of Spearmint and two leaves of Greater Celandine to steep another 10 minutes. Add honey for a tasty cup.
Look what other stars are showing up to the yearly parade of botanical couture...
Nettle can't keep his hands off Red Raspberry. We never thought we'd see those two hookup. They are so hot together! I'm a little worried about Red Raspberry though, she's a bit of a midget this year, and we're thinking she's on one of those Paleo vegan diets with absolutely no bat guano or fish bone. Say what? Not even now and then? That girl's got restraint. But she's lookin' fine!
Flowers are in this year. Thank God, wasn't it high time? Good news for Sweet Woodruff. That pattern is just to die for. And she's great infused with cocktails, or so I hear. Wouldn't you like to know. Oh, I think she just batted a petal at us. I feel faint.
Let's face it, a few years ago we would have never thought that Lilies of the Valley would hook up with 5Dolla Garden Hose, but they seem to be really happy. And judging by the rust on his ring nozzle, I'd don't think he's going anywhere.
You should have heard the birdcalls when this lady showed up this morning. Wow, does Lady Slipper know how to make an entrance or what? She's wearing her own scent too. So creative!
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