#checkerberry

[jadafitch]

Happy Solstice! Here's a caravan of stoats in their winter finery, for the occasion.

[mega-delicatelysuperbcollector]

EARLY MORNING COOLNESS

The mem’ries of early morning, Of youth were awake and dawning… In a Cottage nearby In August we’d fly, Shivering we’d wake up yawning! – Two weeks of every year, We’d come out to visit here… Smelled of moth balls Did the blankets after all That storage for most of the year! – I remember the old outhouse, And the checkerberry-lined path we’d use…. Indoor plumbing came A water…

[nurseriesmilllane]

Stunning winter hanging baskets may be seen in Worcestershire

With the right maintenance, plants in hanging baskets may survive the winter. Evidence of their mostly summertime occurrence lends credence to this theory.

It's not easy to keep a vibrant garden thriving throughout the colder months. However, the visual attractiveness of your yard may be improved by having a colourful display that lasts through the winter.

The winter season is the peak time for hanging basket sales. The benefits of well cared-for plants extend far beyond their visual attractiveness. This method may make it easier to locate other plants with desirable qualities. The winter garden has several appealing characteristics that make up for the seasonal dearth of visual stimulation.

Living through a harsh winter at a higher altitude may be a rewarding experience for some people. For gardens with little sunshine or soil, the professionals at Squire's Garden Centres recommend using hanging baskets. Understood. If you need any text rewritten, please let me know. I'm sorry, I got the assignment mixed up. If you need any content rewritten, please send it my way. Plant development may be maximised by the strategic placement of soil and compost. The planters are resistant to slugs, can be used for a variety of plant types, and are reasonably priced. They also provide a practical alternative for cosy homes and flats. Investing in winter hanging baskets from Worcestershire is a smart idea. Worcestershire winter hanging baskets are a beautiful way to bring greenery within during the colder months. You can have the garden center in evesham.

A good education is essential for success.

Individuals may overcome early reluctance and go for their true ambitions. Choose from our wide variety of beautiful plants to fill your hanging baskets with colour and beauty this winter. Several alternatives exist, some of which you may be acquainted with and others of which you may be surprised. You can choose the plant nursery near Worcestershire.

Primulas

It's surprising that primroses come in such a wide variety of colours, not just the standard yellow. Exciting stuff. Colours like blazing orange, royal blue, and raspberry pink are quite uncommon. These colourful blooms are ideal for a hanging basket and may brighten up your home in the dead of winter. Remarkably, there is a cultivar known as "Everlast" that blooms all the way through the coldest months of the year, from December to early April. Buy bedding plants near Worcestershire are most essential here.

These low-maintenance perennials are perfect for a winter garden. The plants can keep their colour and beauty with only periodic watering. After their initial purpose in the garden has been served, perennials may be moved to the garden's borders, where they will continue to thrive despite being removed from their pots.

Gaultheria

If you click the link, you'll be sent to the RHS website, where you may find out more if you're interested. Checkerberry, an evergreen plant, may be used into a variety of different aesthetic schemes.

Author Bio: For the flower nurseries near Worcestershire David is a professional writer having the specific ideas for the same.

[aspelladay]

Wintergreen

(Gaultheria procumbens) Safe to interact with.

Folk Names: Checkerberry, Mountain Tea, Teaberry. Gender: Feminine. Planet: Moon. Element: Water. Powers: Protection, Healing, Hex-Breaking.

Magical Uses: Wintergreen is placed in children's pillows to protect them and grant them good fortune throughout their lives. When sprinkled in the home it removes hexes and curses, especially when mixed with mint. Wintergreen is also utilized in healing spells, and when fresh sprigs are placed on the altar they call good spirits to witness and aid your magic.

(from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham)

[toadstoolgardens]

Plants & Mushrooms to Forage in Winter

Foraging in the winter isn’t always easy, but there are reliable plants even in harsh conditions! It’s important year-round to leave most of what you find for the wildlife, but especially in winter when food is more scarce. Always forage with care & an awareness of the cycle of life and how we play into it.

Trees:

1. Conifer Needles: probably the easiest and most widespread forage in winter. Most conifers are edible with the exception of the DEADLY toxic yew trees (ALL parts of yew trees are deadly toxic!!!). Pine, spruce, fir, redwood, and hemlock needles all make a lovely tea or are great additions to baking or cocktails. Guide to identifying conifers: https://www.growforagecookferment.com/conifer-tree-identification/

2. Juniper Berries: aren’t really berries but a fleshy lil' pine cone. They’re commonly used as a spice and are the main flavoring agent for gin. They can be made into a medicinal tea, homemade infused gin, added to recipes (I love juniper in my icing for gingerbread cookies!), or even a wild yeast starter for fermenting.

3. Birch Bark & Branches: the bark and small twigs of birch can be made into a tea or the inner bark can be used as a flour substitute. Never take too much bark from one tree or you could harm it and it’s growth!

4. Tree Sap: many trees can be tapped for sap, usually towards the end of winter but the perfect timing depends on your location. Maple, birch, even black walnut can all be tapped for syrup. Guide to tapping trees and making syrup at home: https://www.growforagecookferment.com/tap-trees-make-syrup/

Nuts & Seeds:

5. Acorns: the nuts of oak trees come into season in late fall and can be foraged through winter. They require a bit of processing but the resulting acorn flour is very good! Acorn flour guide: https://learningandyearning.com/acorn-flour/

6. Maple Tree Seeds: A.K.A helicopters! They may be a bit dried up and not taste great by the winter, but they are often available through the cold months.

7. Dock Seeds: curly dock and yellow dock are leafy weeds whose greens are often foraged in spring and summer. When winter comes the plant will die back leaving the dried seed stalk. The seeds left behind can be made into a flour or added to recipes like crackers.

Berries:

8. Rose Hips: the fruit of the rose flower appears in fall but often persists through winter. They are high in vitamin C and make a yummy tea, jelly, or rose hip syrup. Rose hip recipes: https://www.growforagecookferment.com/rose-hip-recipes/

9. Hawthorn Berries: there are many types and they persist into wintertime. Not all varieties taste great but none are toxic except for the seeds. *Don’t eat the seeds!* They are high in pectin and make a great jelly or jam.

10. Cranberries: native to the Northeastern and upper Midwestern US, cranberries handle freezes well and last through much of winter making them a popular foraging berry.

11. Wintergreen (Teaberry or Checkerberry): the berries of the wintergreen plant will often last all winter and still be on the plant in the spring. The berries and leaves of wintergreen are edible and make a great tea.

Leaves & Flowers:

12. Uva Ursi (Bearberry or Kinnikinnick): common in the Western US, highly medicinal especially for urinary tract infections. Does produce berries, but most commonly used for it’s leaves. It’s low growing and can be found under the snow if you’re willing to dig for it!

13. Watercress: loves cold water and will often grow all winter. Watercress is a peppery green that you can use the way you would any leafy greens!

14. Early Spring Greens & Flowers: only in mild climates will these grow through the winter, but dandelion, chickweed, yarrow, dead nettle, miner’s lettuce, and wild violet may be available to you depending where you live.

Roots & Shoots:

15. Oregon Grape: the inner bark of the stems and roots is highly medicinal. It contains berberine which is great for the immune system, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. Oregon grape is at risk for being over harvested so be extra cautious foraging this one! A good rule of thumb is to only forage 1 out of every 10 of a species.

16. Cattail: the edible roots can be dug up in the winter. In late winter the first shoots coming up are also edible and really tasty!

17. Burdock: a thistle with an edible and tasty root. Many thistles have edible roots that can be dug up if you have access to others as well, just make sure to research first to keep yourself safe!

18. Jerusalem Artichoke: these knobby tubers are actually sweeter and more digestible after a few frosts. Often grown in gardens or found in disturbed areas.

19. Chicory: the root can be harvested all through winter. It makes a good coffee substitute and a yummy warm beverage! Some people are sensitive to chicory root and get bloating, gas, and stomach upset from consuming it.

20. Dandelion: the root can be collected through winter. Highly medicinal and bitter, good for a coffee substitute or homemade bitters.

Lichens:

21. Old Man’s Beard (Usnea): a lichen that hangs in long strands from trees, common in the pacific Northwest. It has medicinal properties and can be made into a tincture. *Usnea takes a long time to grow so only gather what has fallen to the forest floor, don’t take from the tree itself!*

22. Reindeer Moss: grows on trees and is edible with some preparation. Don’t eat it raw as it can cause some stomach upset.

Mushrooms:

Be extra cautious with mushrooms as they often have look-alikes. Take a field guide or someone knowledgeable along with you and be 100% you've properly identified anything you intend to consume. Never munch on a hunch!!💖

23. Yellowfoot Chanterelles (Winter Chanterelles): these tasty mushrooms can be found through most of winter. They have the same false gills as chanterelles with a hollow stem.

24. Oyster Mushrooms: grow on downed logs or dead wood, often year-round especially in milder climates. They don’t tolerate a hard freeze.

25. Chaga Fungus: powerfully medicinal, chaga grows as a large knobby looking blob usually on birch trees. Harvest with care to ensure it will come back year after year, it’s a slow grower.

26. Turkey Tail: grows on trees throughout winter. They can be made into tea and are great for the immune system.

Seaweed:

Dulse: a reddish colored seaweed is one of the most common and tasty. It is found on rocky shorelines throughout the world.

Kelp: there are several varieties of kelp, but all are edible. Sugar kelp and frost kelp are both common and great to add to soups and stews.

Keep Reading: https://www.growforagecookferment.com/what-to-forage-in-winter/

Make sure you've done plenty of research and have properly identified, harvested, and prepared any wild species you intend to consume. Be safe and happy foraging!

[merrickwilder]

WHEN: Friday, 23 October, 1979; evening  WHERE: Checkerberry Cross, Tinworth  WHO: Gideon Prewett & Gawain Robards ( @grobards​ )

“Hey, you there,” Gideon called out to Gawain’s back, hoping to get the wizard’s attention. “Nice arse.” 

[thereadingcafe]

[jesmusicblog]

I once knew all the birds that came And nested in our orchard trees; For every flower I had a name My friends were woodchucks, toads, and bees; I knew where thrived in yonder glen What plants would soothe a stone-bruised toe Oh, I was very learned then; But that was very long ago!

I knew the spot upon the hill Where checkerberries could be found, I knew the rushes near the mill Where pickerel lay that weighed a pound! I knew the wood, the very tree Where lived the poaching, saucy crow, And all the woods and crows knew me But that was very long ago.

And pining for the joys of youth, I tread the old familiar spot Only to learn this solemn truth: I have forgotten, am forgot. My heart would wish me back again, Back with the friends I used to know; For I was, oh! so happy then But that was very long ago.

Track 2 from #lullabies and songs of old, settings of ten poems by Eugene Field: several actual lullabies, mostly gentle and soft, a couple sad or creepy.

This sounds like it should be sung by Gus the Theatre Cat aaaah

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Herbal tinctures to relieve anxiety, help with pain & improve sleep.

Perhaps you have heard the word tincture but are not exactly sure what it is.  A tincture is a very concentrated liquid of an herb that preserves the therapeutic properties of the herb to make it more effective. Tinctures are taken by mouth by the dropper full which usually equals 30 drops.

Tinctures are not difficult to make and are a highly valuable addition to your natural home medicine kit.

History of Herbal Tinctures.

There was a point in history where much, if not all medicine was grown in the garden. Tinctures were common and used for a wide variety of ailments and have their ancient roots in cultures all over the world. However, after the process of alcohol distillation was discovered in Europe, they became widely popular. During the Victorian period, tinctures were readily available at the corner pharmacy and were the preferred method of delivering herbal medicine.

The use of tinctures in alternative health care practices is quite common today all over the world. Also, as more and more people discover the ease with which tinctures can be prepared at home, these are becoming a popular home DIY home remedy.

Basics of Tincture Making.

No matter what type of tincture you are making, the process is relatively the same. Here is a list of the supplies you will need:

Clean glass jar, pint size

Consumable alcohol such as vodka must be 80 proof – can also use apple cider vinegar

Clean spoon

Cheesecloth

Small glass with a dropper

Herbs

Method.

Fill the clean glass jar about ½ full with dried herbs (be sure not to pack the herbs down)

Pour boiling water over the herbs just to get them wet (this will draw out beneficial properties of the herbs).

Fill the remaining part of the jar with alcohol or apple cider vinegar and stir with a clean spoon.

Place the lid on the jar and store the jar in a cool and dry place.

Shake the jar daily for at least three weeks but up to six months.

Strain the liquid through a  clean cheesecloth.

Label your jar, so you know what is in it.

Store the tincture in a clean glass jar in a cool location. If you use apple cider vinegar, store the tincture in the fridge and use within six months.

To take a tincture, it is best to put the drops directly under your tongue and avoid any liquid for fifteen minutes. This will get the herb directly into your bloodstream. You can also dilute a tincture with a little lemon or honey (this also helps to disguise the taste). You can also place a dropperful of a tincture in a cup of boiling water. This will give you an instant cup of herbal tea. Be sure to heat the water first before you add the tincture.

There are also some tinctures that are only recommended for external use. It is important that you pay attention to the best and safest method of application for tinctures.

Types of Tinctures & Their Medicinal Benefits.

Here are a few tinctures that you can make at home and the conditions that they will help.

For Anxiety.

We live in a rush-rush culture where everyone seems to be in a hurry to get somewhere or get something done. This type of environment often creates a state of chronic stress or anxiety. Anxiety can take a toll on both physical and mental health. Here are three effective tinctures that you can make at home to help relieve anxiety and promote calmness.

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): If you experience anxiety with restlessness, muscle tension or even jaw clenching, skullcap may be an option for you.

This perennial mint is helpful for people who feel like they can’t relax unless they are walking or moving around, toss and turn in bed and feel like they are ”climbing the walls.” Skullcap is especially effective as a tea or a tincture to reduce muscular tension and restlessness Take 20-40 drops of the tincture a few times a day – especially before retiring.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): This herbaceous and woody vine produces a beautiful and intricate flower.  Although used historically as a sleep aid, passionflower is also an effective stress buster. For people who are exhausted all the time and in a constant state of stress, this tincture can help restore balance and energy.

The usual dosage is 20-40 drops for a 145-pound person. Add ten drops at a time if you don’t find some relief after twenty minutes.

Kava kava (Piper methysticum): This ancient herb from the Pacific Islands is well-known for its anti-anxiety properties. It does have a much more hypnotic effect than either passionflower or skullcap. The taste is very interesting and creates a numb like sensation in the mouth.

It should be noted that if you have liver issues you should not use kava kava. That being said, it is a highly effective anti-anxiety when used a few times a week.

To Relieve Pain.

Although there are hundreds of plants that contain inflammation reducing and pain fighting properties, a few really stand out. Many tinctures are just as good or better at easing pain as over-the-counter or even prescription drugs.

Here are two herbs that are particularly effective at fighting pain and reducing inflammation when taken in tincture form.

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens): This tiny evergreen shrub is also known as teaberry, checkerberry, deerberry and boxberry and is in the heath family and closely related to cranberries, blueberries and huckleberries.  The berries of this plant are edible and the leaves and used in teas, extracts, and cordials. Pure oil of wintergreen is methyl salicylate which has the same anti-inflammatory and anti-fever properties as acetyl salicylate (or aspirin).  Native Americans used this herb for things such as rheumatoid and joint pain, headaches as well as general aches and pain.  Its antiseptic properties are also useful to battle toothaches, muscle pain, sore throats and sore mouths.

Take 6-12 drops of wintergreen tincture in water or juice, under the tongue. Take three times daily as needed and store in a cool, dark place.

Note: People who are sensitive to aspirin should not use wintergreen nor should people who are on blood thinning medication or those who suffer from acid reflux.

Arnica (Arnica Montana) – External Use Only

Arnica is a perennial plant that is found mostly in the mountainous regions of Canada, the northern United States, and Europe. Blooming in July and August, this flower produces a pretty bright yellow flower that resembles a daisy. For hundreds of years, the bloom of this plant has been used in a variety of alternative medicine applications. In Germany, it is very popular and used in over 100 drug preparations.

Some sports creams and rubs contain this flower and it is a popular natural pain killer amongst athletes and yogis. Although it is unclear how this herb is so effective, it clearly works to reduce the pain and inflammation of swelling of minor bruises, strains, and sprains.

Arnica tincture should be used externally only, and you must be very cautious not to get it in your nose, mouth or eyes. If you do, rinse out immediately with cold water.

Dilute arnica well before using on affected area.  Use several times a day to reduce pain and swelling.

To Help Beat Insomnia.

Do you suffer from insomnia? If so, you are not alone. Millions of people suffer from both acute and chronic sleep problems.  If you have problems falling asleep or wake up frequently during the night, you might want to try either of these herbal tinctures.

Sleep Mixture: This tincture is a combination of various herbs that work together to provide a sound night’s sleep.

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons dried yarrow flowers

Two tablespoons dried catnip

Two tablespoons chamomile flowers

One tablespoon dried mint leaves

One tablespoon dried hops flowers

One tablespoon stevia leaf

Boiling water

2 cups 80 proof vodka

Glass quart jar with lid

Instructions.

Combine all of the herbs in the glass jar.

Pour the boiling water to cover them and mix well.

Fill the rest of the way with vodka.

Cap with an airtight lid and leave in a cool place for at least 2 and up to 8 weeks. Shake daily.

Strain and put into small tincture bottles.

A usual dose is 2-3 dropper full’s for adults and 1 dropper full for kids over two. Add to some juice or water and take an hour before bedtime.

Fruity Sleep Blend: This blend is light and fruity but packs a potent punch.  Note, this tincture uses food grade glycerine instead of vodka or vinegar.

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons hibiscus flowers

One tablespoon lavender blossoms

Three tablespoons catnip

Three tablespoons chamomile

Two tablespoons passion flower

½ cup water

1 cup food grade glycerine

Pint jar with lid

Slow cooker

Cheesecloth

Instructions:

Add the herbs to the pint size jar

Pour boiling water over the herbs to cover them ( push them down slightly with a spoon)

Add the glycerine.

Put the lid on the jar and place it in a slow cooker ( line the bottom with a dish towel)

Pour water in until half of the jar is covered and turn the slow cooker on warm and cover

Let the jar sit for about 24 hours

Shake the jar a few times during the setting period.

Remove the jar and strain liquid using cheesecloth.

Put liquid in a tincture jar and store in the fridge.

For adults, mix three dropper full’s in water or juice and drink before bedtime. For toddlers, use half a dropper full and for older kids 1 to 2 dropper full’s.

Caution – As with any herbal therapy, check with a medical professional if you’re unsure about anything before using.

Taken from the internet this article has been adjusted slightly it was originally written by Susan Patterson.

#herbs # wellness #tinctures #witchcraft #wicca #spells #herbal medicine #magicandglitter

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[milllanenurseries]

Exquisite Worcestershire Winter Hanging Basket Selections

There may be some raised eyebrows at the claim that winter hanging basket plants need cautious treatment. It seems reasonable to argue that they are only available at certain times of the year, given our common association with the summer.

When the weather turns cold and the other flowers begin to fall off, a colourful display that endures the winter is a terrific way to liven up your yard.

Actually, people find winter hanging baskets more interesting than their summertime counterparts. For those willing to put in a little additional time and effort, there are many plants out there that provide more than just beautiful colours and shapes. Research like this might reveal previously unknown plants with useful properties. In the colder months, when there isn't much else to view in the garden, all of this is a welcome treat.

Having winter shows up high has its advantages as well. To overcome the limitations that soil and sunshine may have put on your garden, Squire's Garden Centres recommends "using hanging baskets is a wonderful way" (opens in new tab). Use whatever soil and compost is required, and put it wherever it will do the most good for the growth of your intended harvest. In addition, "they provide protection from slugs and can accommodate a wide range of plants," as the phrase goes. They are also an excellent option for small areas with a restricted amount of available floor space. That's why it's a good idea to get some Worcestershire winter hanging baskets. Choosing the winter hanging baskets in Worcestershire is essential here.

Get the Best Education Available

Wanting something but not wanting to go out and acquire it? We have selected some of the most gorgeous plants for you to use in hanging baskets to create a colourful and classy winter display. There's a tonne of options, some of which you may be familiar with and others of which could surprise you.

Primulas

It's not uncommon to see primulas in a variety of different colours than the standard buttery yellow, including raspberry pink, deep blue, and scorching orange. During the dead of winter, these lovely plants may provide a splash of colour to a hanging basket. 'Everlast' is one kind that will keep flowering all the way through winter and into early April.

All you have to do to keep these winter garden plants looking beautiful is water them occasionally. Perennials mean that after they've fulfilled their purpose in the container, you may move them to the garden's fringes to create way for new plantings.

Gaultheria

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), whose website you may visit in a new window or tab, lists gaultheria as one of the best plants for winter hanging baskets. This evergreen shrub, also known as checkerberry, is known for its upbeat and optimistic vibe, which may be used into any design.

Author Bio: For the winter hanging baskets in Worcestershire David is a professional writer having the specific ideas for the same.

[worldofpollux]

“Checkerberry Banjoist”: ink and watercolor piece. #banjo #banjoist #illustration #drawing #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/BsG7TxFAGYV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m6wldrb4v6e

[windingriverherbals]

Wintergreen, A Sweet and Warming Oil

Wintergreen, A Sweet and Warming Oil

Wintergreen Essential Oil, sometimes called Gaultheria Oil, is derived from the leaves of the Wintergreen herb, also known as Teaberry, Partridge Berry, and Checkerberry. The plant receives it name from its natural predisposition to continue to photosynthesize even during the winter months, thus keeping the plant’s green color year-round. Plants in this category of vegetation are now referred to…

[nurseriesmilllane]

In Worcestershire, there are some stunning winter hanging baskets

Hanging basket plants may seem like they don't require anything out of the ordinary over the winter. Assuming that they are only available at certain times of the year would be a natural conclusion to draw given our habitual association with them throughout the summer.

When the weather turns cold and other flowers in your garden die off, a colourful display that may continue through the winter is a terrific way to keep your garden looking nice.

People are more interested in hanging baskets in the winter than in the summer. If you're willing to put in some additional effort, many plants can reward you with more than simply their striking colours and shapes. This line of inquiry might uncover hitherto unknown plants with useful properties. When there isn't much else to see in the garden during the winter, it's nice to have all of these things to look at.

Experiencing a colder winter at a higher altitude has its advantages. The experts at Squire's Garden Centres recommend "using hanging baskets is a good method" to make up for any deficiencies in soil and sunshine in your garden (opens in new tab). Spread soil and compost where they will contribute most to the growth of your chosen crop. They protect plants from slugs and may hold several different kinds of vegetation. They are also a good option for homes with limited floor space. Due of this, you should get some Worcestershire winter hanging baskets. There is a lot riding on your ability to choose the proper Worcestershire winter hanging baskets. Choosing the right winter hanging baskets in Worcestershireis crucial.

An excellent education is crucial.

You want something strongly yet you don't want to go out and get it. We have selected the most gorgeous plants for you to use in hanging baskets to create a vibrant and elegant winter display. There is a wide range of options available, some of which you may be familiar with and others of which may catch you by surprise.

Primulas

Primroses are not limited to the standard buttery yellow colour; other colours, such as raspberry pink, deep blue, and flaming orange, are not out of the ordinary. These lovely flowers are worth considering for a winter hanging basket if you want some colour in the middle of the white season. Examples include the 'Everlast' cultivar, which has been known to keep flowering all the way through the winter and into early April.

These winter garden plants just require occasional watering to maintain their attractive appearance. It is possible to move perennials to the garden's fringes after they have outlived their initial purpose, since they can often withstand a length of time away from their containers.

Gaultheria

For further information, you may like to visit the website of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which will open in a new window or tab. Checkerberry is a kind of evergreen shrub with a versatile, upbeat vibe that can be used in any design.

Author Bio: For the winter hanging baskets in Worcestershire David is a professional writer having the specific ideas for the same.

[harmelinkplantfieldnotes]

Gaultheria procumbens

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Names: American Wintergreen, Eastern Teaberry, Checkerberry, or Boxberry 

This wintergreen was found in a sunny woodland area. The leaves are dark green, waxy and a little larger than your thumb. If you tear open the leaves they have a strong minty aroma.  

Gaultheria procumbens is a creeping evergreen shrub. It is in the heath family and is related to blueberries - in the photo you may be able to spot the leaves of lowbush blueberries in the background. It has small white flowers in the Spring which become little bright-red berries in the Summer (the berries can sometimes last through Winter). This plant is most at home on the floor of a hardwood or mixed forest and it is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Oil can be extracted from the leaves and berries of wintergreen and is a common flavoring in gum, candy, and tea. The berries are also edible raw or cooked.

Preferred growing conditions: 

Partial shade

Acidic soils

Prefers moist to well-drained soil, but is drought tolerant

Hardy in USDA zones 3 through 7

This plant was photographed in Dunbarton, New Hampshire

  (Note: do not confuse the name with Pyrola americana which is also known as Sweet American wintergreen but is in the shinleaf family and looks very different)

Websites Referenced:

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/gaultheria-procumbens/ https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=gapr2 https://plants.usda.gov/java/charProfile?symbol=GAPR2

[tangledwing]

The eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens). A species of Gaultheria native to northeastern North America from Newfoundland west to southeastern Manitoba, and south to Alabama. It is a member of the Ericaceae (heath family).

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The left one is Marble Soda, the right one is Checkerberry. This is like a few weeks old so if you want updated fubby's I can supply. -soda