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Old 09-06-2007, 06:47 PM posted to rec.gardens
William Wagner William Wagner is offline
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Default PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Sweet Woodruff

In article ,
Cheryl Isaak wrote:

On 6/9/07 10:53 AM, in article , "Jack
Schmidling" wrote:

Also known as Sweet Woodruff or Waldmeister in German, this herb is the
basis for traditional May Wine.

js

Also spreads quickly. And does pretty well in sun and I'm thinking of trying
it in the lawn.

C


I started with one plug 30 years ago. Now have about 80 by 80 foot
area. Not invasive. Likes leaves off early but not a necessity.

May wine we did.

Large bowl wet coated with sugar.
Straw berries to taste and eye.
Weak white wine poured slowly.
Flowers of the woodruff floating about.

Bill

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