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sillyfoulks
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Illinois
USA
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 Posted - Mar 22 2006 : 06:49:46 AM
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This maybe a silly question. However, remember I am new to this region and am still learning alot. On page 170 of MaryJane's Book, she has a picture that I am sure she took at my farm (just teasing). Last year, the vine pictured made an appearance at our place, ironically it was mixed with the garlic. Does anyone know what the vine is? I let it grow some, it didn't take off real well. But I am curious, should I encourage it?
Elizabeth
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2006 : 5:53:18 PM
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I'm not sure but it looks like morning glory. Whether to encourage it or not depends on whether you want flowers or garlic?
My dad used to get weedy morning glory in his field corn. He said it strangled the corn.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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sillyfoulks
True Blue Farmgirl
164 Posts
Elizabeth
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2006 : 06:15:54 AM
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I don't think it is Morning Glory. The flowers on this vine aren't even close to looking like Morning Glory. Unless this is a variety I have never seen, it has got to be something else. I am a longtime fan of Morning Glories, and have grown them for years. Here at the farm I chose them to grow on the Windmill. Last year they grew up 20 ft, creating a beautiful focal point. However, I do agree you have to be careful or they will take over.
Elizabeth
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2006 : 10:11:13 AM
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That vine in the book bears a striking resemblance to what we call "field bindweed" here. It's the weedy kind of morning glory that is a NIGHTMARE to get rid of. They do have different flowers than "regular" ornamental morning glories - they are very small and white - and the weed, in my humble experience, just does not go away very easily. I love the old morning glories, "Heavenly Blue" and the like, but for us, this is a bird of a different feather.
I'm not certain that this is what the photo is, but I think so...
XOXO, Libbie
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2006 : 10:04:57 AM
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Good identification, Brenda! Yay! It IS wild buckweat - I asked Meg at MJF, and here's what she said, "We call it wild buckwheat. It isn't a terrible weed, just an annual that
pulls easily. Definitely not bindweed. Bindweed will break your spirit!!!! and your back."
So, there you have it ...
XOXO, Libbie
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sue
West Plains,
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USA
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