Nature, beer, the coming holidays, or whatever.

[Phantasmal]

The tree itself; the nuts if left lying on the ground kind of "eat" anything trying to grow there.

I love black walnut ice cream too!

Great information, I love plants, have many indoor and out.

[countryboy]

The nut or the tree, interesting

The tree itself, I believe.

https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden...-other-plants/

[Phantasmal]

The tree itself, I believe.

https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden...-other-plants/

Thanks, that was very interesting.

[countryboy]

It must have been something else I thanked, because I don't know what that is. lol

Addendum: Just googled it. Have not read the Wheel of Time series, if that's what you are referring to. Looks great though; will check it out. Sci-fi and fantasy are two favorite genres. I really like the indie authors too, and their affordable e-books. Did you ever read "The Name of the Wind"? And then the sequel? And then get really really pissed that Patrick "FameWhore" Rothfuss has yet to finish the trilogy???

Ah. It's a series of epic high fantasy novels by the late Robert Jordan. I'm currently re-listening to the series on audiobook.

[Mason Michaels]

You don't care for fish?

Lent is BS,another Catholic rule,made up that is a contradiction to Peter's dream that everything is Kosher!

[Jade Dragon]

You don't care for fish?

Like Jim Gaffigan says: How can you tell when fish is bad? It smells like fish either way.

I have some oversensitive senses, and fish I couldn't handle long enough to eat.

[ThatOwlWoman]

Wonderful, I am also a new fan of fantasy. I use to read a lot of sci-fi but switched to studying the history of Christianity, I was a cradle Catholic that knew nothing of my religion except liturgical rites, some Cannon law and the Catechism. I found Joseph Campbell, Karen Armstrong, who are my favorites, and got hooked.

Interesting. I was raised Lutheran, converted to Catholic on my search for my own path, then moved on again. My younger kids were raised in the RCC although they barely recall it now. I was surprised at how little Catholics, both children attending either PSR or the parochial school, and the adults, were taught about the actual Bible, words of Christ, and the history of the Church itself. As non-Synod Lutherans, we attended 90 mins of Sunday school, followed by another 90 mins. of church service, every damn Sunday. When we were 12 we had to attend Catechism class on Saturday mornings for 3 hours, for an entire year. We had to memorize all of the liturgy, the prayers, a good lot of the Bible, and were taught about both Jesus's life and the historical times He lived in. It wasn't till decades later that I found out that this is pretty much a Protestant norm, and even more so for the non-denominational fundie churches.

Were your travels on your path good? You learned beneficial things?

[ThatOwlWoman]

Great information, I love plants, have many indoor and out.

Sweet, a fellow gardener! Did you garden while you lived in Alaska?

[Phantasmal]

Interesting. I was raised Lutheran, converted to Catholic on my search for my own path, then moved on again. My younger kids were raised in the RCC although they barely recall it now. I was surprised at how little Catholics, both children attending either PSR or the parochial school, and the adults, were taught about the actual Bible, words of Christ, and the history of the Church itself. As non-Synod Lutherans, we attended 90 mins of Sunday school, followed by another 90 mins. of church service, every damn Sunday. When we were 12 we had to attend Catechism class on Saturday mornings for 3 hours, for an entire year. We had to memorize all of the liturgy, the prayers, a good lot of the Bible, and were taught about both Jesus's life and the historical times He lived in. It wasn't till decades later that I found out that this is pretty much a Protestant norm, and even more so for the non-denominational fundie churches.

Were your travels on your path good? You learned beneficial things?

Indeed, and I am still learning. I reject all religions as man made. I am a spiritual person, and believe as Iris DeMent sings, “I let the mystery be” and do no harm.

[Mason Michaels]

Interesting. I was raised Lutheran, converted to Catholic on my search for my own path, then moved on again. My younger kids were raised in the RCC although they barely recall it now. I was surprised at how little Catholics, both children attending either PSR or the parochial school, and the adults, were taught about the actual Bible, words of Christ, and the history of the Church itself. As non-Synod Lutherans, we attended 90 mins of Sunday school, followed by another 90 mins. of church service, every damn Sunday. When we were 12 we had to attend Catechism class on Saturday mornings for 3 hours, for an entire year. We had to memorize all of the liturgy, the prayers, a good lot of the Bible, and were taught about both Jesus's life and the historical times He lived in. It wasn't till decades later that I found out that this is pretty much a Protestant norm, and even more so for the non-denominational fundie churches.

Were your travels on your path good? You learned beneficial things?

Many Christian followers have sold theirs souls to the Republican Party,and there perverted leaders.

[ThatOwlWoman]

The tree itself, I believe.

https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden...-other-plants/

Awesome.... thanks.

I took a 6-week immersion class this summer called "Kinomaage". It roughly translates to "The Earth is our teacher and shows us the way." We spent entire days outside in the woods, the hills, the shorelines, the bogs. There was a LOT of reading. Like tons. And lots of writing of papers and research. One thing I learned was the science of how the plants and trees in a forest are interconnected, and how they use chemical signals to communicate with each other. For instance, "mother trees" will secrete nutrients to nourish their "children" who spring up around them.... but emit other chemicals that discourage non-family plants from moving into the family area. We learned to find these things going on in the woods on our treks. It was one of the most interesting and educational courses I've ever taken.

[Thumper]

My dad loved black walnuts, especially black walnut ice cream

I've never eaten one. Hell I've never even heard of walnut ice cream. Might have to give it a shot

[ThatOwlWoman]

Indeed, and I am still learning. I reject all religions as man made. I am a spiritual person, and believe as Iris DeMent sings, “I let the mystery be” and do no harm.

Yes. That's how it is. I'm glad to have found a sister here. Never stop seeking.

[Phantasmal]

Sweet, a fellow gardener! Did you garden while you lived in Alaska?

Yes, I did and must say, it’s two different worlds. I am learning here. Annuals did very well in Alaska, they don’t get as big in Texas. The growing season in Alaska is short, but the midnight sun does great things in a shorter period of time.

[Phantasmal]

Yes. That's how it is. I'm glad to have found a sister here. Never stop seeking.

I am glad as well and to stagnate is to die!