You knew I'd love this post! I haven't seen Jewelweed in many many years, and what a great picture you have. Did you see poison ivy growing nearby? Jewelweed is a good cure for poison ivy and if we are really observant we can see them growing together. They usually do. And chicory, I have always loved chicory, but have never had luck with it growing here. So beautiful, that blue!

I really enjoyed your tour; thanks for taking me with you.

Happy September! I'm looking forward to your fall photos.

Leon, what is that glorious blue blossom, first in place, third row down? The center looks like it is made of glass bugle beads. Gorgeous!

Sharon I'm so glad you enjoyed this tour. I tend to get a little 'long-winded' sometimes; So I let the pictures do most of the 'talking'. I am immune from poison ivy so I don't worry about it except to keep my gloves and clothes away from everybody else. The oils cling to cloth fabric and shoes so I have to be careful not to pass it on to others. But, no I didn't notice it because I think the birds have planted it all over my property, especially in the flower beds! I will certainly remember Jewelweed as a remedy since it grows in every bog and meadow here. And Chicory is a very invasive 'weed' here growing along country roadsides and still blooming as of 9/1/14! Agree, it is a beautiful blue flower: I even find Poison Ivy attractive in fall and in the woods!

I'll certainly do another tour before autumn is over! Debra, glad you like that flower: It is Chicory as in this picture:

Debra, Chicory is one of the best 'weeds' ever!
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Thank you, Sharon.

I grew up with it, Debra and there were times when we were out of coffee and my great aunt and grandmother always had roasted chicory roots handy. Evidently it was a good substitute for coffee. I remember sipping a bit of it myself.