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 The heat is having a final fling here in the east, with daytime temperature back in the 80s and 90s.
But the leaves are turning red, purple, orange, brown, and yellow, and falling to the ground. The peaches, pears, apples, and plums are ripe and ready to harvest. Yes, autumn is underway. Lots of work (and play) for those who follow the green path.
Shall we continue our walk focused on those great dancers, the many-knees sisters, the Polygonaceae family? I hope you have found one or more of the smartweeds and knotweeds we looked at last week.
This week we will meet the Rugged Rumex branch of this family, also know as the Sour Sorrel Pucker-up Troupe. Like the smartweeds and the knotweeds, these sisters are found all over the world. Sometimes referred to as “docks,” the leaves and roots of these hardy plants make big medicines and delicious meals.
What shall we make with the docks we find? Yellow docks are big medicine. Shall we dig the roots and make an iron tonic? Rhubarb root is even bigger medicine. Shall we dig a rhubarb root and tincture it? I think not. It is a bit too early yet to dig roots. Perhaps we will make a yellow dock seed vinegar? Hmmm. I have it! Let’s make Sorrel Soup. It’s one of my fall favorites since I can serve it heated or chilled, depending on the weather.
Grab your baskets and some scissors. Let’s go kiss some pucker-up sisters.
Green blessings.
Susun Weed
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Green Blessings, Susun Weed
Also in this issue, featured article, Letter from a Wise Woman Friend by Maida Silverman | 