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| Lily taking a picture of me taking her picture |
Today fifteen women met at the Lake Whatcom North Shore trailhead to walk six miles on a mostly very flat trail. The forecast was for, what else, a little rain. I figured it wouldn't be very much rain, and I was right. But the light precipitation fell the entire time we were out today. The two of us turned around and started back to the cars before the others, deciding to take it easy on the way back and not have to walk too briskly.
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| Walkers with their dogs |
We saw the tail end of our group once we turned around as they headed toward us and we headed back. After telling them not to worry if the others didn't see us when they returned to the parking lot, Lily and I decided to head off for breakfast a little early.
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| Stinging nettles |
I noticed that the stinging nettles are just at the point where they are best picked and steamed. Peggy, one of our walkers, likes to make
nettle pesto with them. You do have to be careful as you harvest them, because they do pack quite a wallop until they are steamed. I had a taste of this pesto at one of our potlucks, and it's really delicious!
I sure wish I could get out in my garden and start preparing it for planting. Although we've had a bit of sun here and there, it hasn't corresponded with my time to get out there. Soon, I'm hoping.
:-)
The almost endless rain and colder temps mean we will have to delay most of our gardening and planting for a while yet, unfortunately. Meanwhile the lawn needs mowing and the weeds are growing abundantly. And the rain keeps on falling.
ReplyDeleteSend some of that R word here. Please. We are in drought again.
ReplyDeleteI was told that if you grabbed nettles forcefully they don't sting. I haven't tried it though. Mmmm pesto.
Still worthwhile in a light rain to get out there.
ReplyDeleteWe've got a snowfall warning here.
The nettles are associated with many unpleasant memories for me. I would be reluctant to eat them. But you never know. I envy your spring conditions, rain and all, Jan.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the smartest thing to do is turn around and go home!
ReplyDeleteYour R might melt some snow:)
ReplyDeleteLily is a good friend. Peggy is an adventurous cook. The garden will have to wait until the sun returns. Life is good. :)
ReplyDeleteOuch on those nettles. My one and only meeting left me with regret. I was chiding my goats for not eating such a pretty green plant so I reached down to pick them a handful to taste. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, I, too, look forward to when your rainy season ceases and you get out into that garden. I so enjoy your garden posts as they take me back to the days when I used to do that in Stillwater, Minnesota. To plant and tend and then reap the harvest is a true joy. Peace.
ReplyDeleteToo much rain over there. I prefer sunshine.
ReplyDeleteHope you can soon get out there and begin your gardening!
ReplyDeleteHope you can soon get out there and begin your gardening!
ReplyDeleteOur garden is still buried here in horrible Minnesota. Help! Get me out of here!
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