Influences

Recognition should be given to all those who have gone before; family members, friends, and others that may have influenced me in their own quiet way.

Special recogition should go to my father Kenneth (Kenny to all who knew him) and my grandfathers Selby and Chester (Jake), both born in the 1890s. All of these gentlemen influenced me in their own way...with time fishing, hunting, trapping, or just time spent togeher.....







Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Late Season Ginseng and Goldenseal

 The woods, bordering areas, and open spaces are transitioning to fall. Trees in this area, Illinois, are showing more color. Plants are dying and ready for a rest. 

Here are a few photos of some recent Ginseng and Goldenseal plants that I came across. Both will grow again from the rootstock next year. 

The dead top of a nice Ginseng plant with seed berries still green. This was in a disk golf area, and I believe someone had stepped on this or pulled it with no idea what it was. 


A small 2 prong Ginseng plant that is still green. The next photo below is another plant the same size and found on the same day that is turning yellow. 


                  And on that same day, I found a few nice patches of Goldenseal.




This is my hiking companion Jackson beside a nice patch of Goldenseal that is turning yellow. 

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