My Plant Talk is going to
be short this week because I have an important holiday to celebrate today. So let's get on with it.
This week I’m focusing on
my hydrangea plant. Here’s all you need to know about hydrangeas:
The name “hydrangea” comes
from the Greeks (of course) and means “water vessel.”
Well, DUH! They could have
said that about any plant in my collection, they are all vociferous water
consumers.
Native Americans used the
hydrangea for medicinal purposes. The root was used as a diuretic and
detoxifier. The bark was used to ease muscle sprains and burns.
And, according to several
websites, folklore says that if a witch puts a curse on you, you can use the hydrangea
to break the curse. It doesn’t say how
that works, but I’m assuming smashing the plant over their head might do it.
Okay, that’s all I know
about hydrangeas, so it’s time to get on with celebrating today’s holiday:
Sunglass Day. Now that’s something I do know a lot about since I have a nifty
pair of sunglasses which block out damaging UV rays. So I’m off to put them to
good use today.
Looking Good, Stretch!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucy! I wish you lived close enough to come join me, I'd make you a special smoothie today to celebrate Sunglass Day.
ReplyDeleteP.S. My loyal assistant says to tell you to stop feeding my ego, I have no idea what that's all about!
oh your glasses are so cute! Im so sleep deprived, I forgot to sneak some cookies from your cookie jar :P Hope you enjoy the sun safely Stretch, no forget to use sunblock on ur nose! *big hugs for you and your human assistant* o:)
ReplyDeleteDon't worry Jenn, I have a ton of sunblock smeared on my nose and all over my fur. My human assistant fusses over me, she wouldn't let me get anything sunburned because she knows my fans would all get upset.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the compliments on my sunglasses--I thought I looked pretty stylish in them too. :-)
But I need to find a good hiding place for my cookie jar, someone keeps taking all the cookies!!!
But seriously, you're welcome to as many cookies as you want whenever you want them. I'll have to make you a batch of something new soon......
Love and Big Hugs from me and my Human Assistant!!!