Here I go down the road to check on the mullein that is growing its bud stalk. There is something special about this plant. (especially the leaves!) Do research and see what you can find! This is what I have known since I was young: Many tribes employed the use of mullein leaf tea for coughs, colds and rheumatism. They considered it to be analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and expectorant. The astringent and demulcent properties of the leaf tea were found useful in cases of diarrhea. Civil war soldiers, cowboys and Indians all used the soft leaves for toilet paper! Mature plants can grow 5—10 ft. in height!
As I travel I see many types of farm equipment at rest. It's early in the day. 
The first thing I see is that the little blue spruce tree is again being taken over with the wild sweet pea! It is a pathetic looking tree all bare and surely dying before they overcome it each year.
AND....They are everywhere alongside the dirt roads!
I came across a rose bush with very small blooms. Colorful and quaint!
The Bindweed is everywhere!
And there are wild roadside bright orange lilies without the stripe on the petals.
The elderberry bushes are full. Soon there will be tons of berries for jellies and juices!
I have no clue as to whether this is a misplaced peony plant but there are many small blooms hiding in the weeds along the edge of the road.
Even though my buggy is very quiet, I still haven't seen any critters except one dead snake! Maybe I should venture further!
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