[Artemisia] Artemisian garden plants

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In a message dated 1/30/2008 7:56:13 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
Elaine.Higgins at mso.umt.edu writes:

I've  been making note of all the plant suggestions since I think they
would also  do well on my property, which is quite dry, subject to
typical Artemisian  weather (hot summers and some snow in the winter and
very windy now and  then), plus I don't seem to find much time for
gardening, although I always  intend to.  Thanks for all the ideas!
Iduna

Elaine Higgins
Coordinator of Cataloging
Mansfield  Library
The University of  Montana
elaine.higgins at mso.umt.edu



Another plant that has not been mentioned is Chamomile.  It was  also used 
between paving stones in period and gives off a lovely fresh apple  scent when 
trod upon.  Bounces right back up after being flattened  though.   It also 
makes a lovely tea which is relaxing and helpful to  anyone with a cold and/or 
muscle aches.  While it will spread somewhat, it  is not invasive and does not 
appear to have ill effects for people or  animals.  (though it is wonderful at 
calming hyperactive children, exp just  before bedtime)  And it doesn't require 
much care.  I have a plant  that got placed in a far corner of the yard, 
outside the zone of the sprinklers  and too far for me to attend the past year.  
It is still surviving, so  it is a good plant for dry and neglect.  Has lovely 
little flowers  too.   

Mistress Constance de la Rose, OL
Barony of Loch  Salann
Kingdom of Artemisia




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