"centering 7"
Earth oxide pigment & wheat paste installed with repurposed wood post

white pareidolia w/green & black

"centering 6"

beeswax & plant dye on repurposed wood post

"centering 5"

beeswax & plant dye on repurposed wood post

Clemantis vine wave

cold & grey

Rhododendron

Red Maple grid

tv weather map grid

"centering 4" flaked paint installation photo sketch

blueberry, grain flour & Yellow Oxide pigment installed with repurposed wood post

Wisteria stripegrid

pareidolia trees grid

front lawn garden

Berkshire pond grid

Poets's Seat, Greenfield MA

http://www.townofgreenfield.org/Pages/GreenfieldMA_Recreation/Rocky_Mountain_Park

Here Comes the Sun

Basil space grid

fenced grid

cold weather grid

Route 63 Country Store Hinsdale, NH

stone wall grid

Mullein

mulleinfrom http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Verbascum+thapsus

"Verbascum thapsus - L.
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants.  Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Anodyne;  Antiseptic;  Astringent;  Demulcent;  Emollient;  Expectorant;  Homeopathy;  Narcotic;   Odontalgic;  Vulnerary. Great mullein is a commonly used domestic herbal remedy, valued for its efficacy in the treatment of pectoral complaints[4].  It acts by reducing the formation of mucus and stimulating the coughing up of phlegm, and is a specific treatment for  tracheitis and bronchitis[254]. The leaves and the flowers are anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic,  astringent, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant and vulnerary[4, 7, 13, 21, 46, 53, 165, 222]. An infusion is taken  e (Thymus vulgaris)[254]. Externally, a poultice of the leaves is a good healer of wounds and is also applied to ulcers,  tumours and piles[4, 222, 254]. Any preparation made from the leaves needs to be carefully strained in order to remove the  small hairs which can be an irritant[7]. The plant is harvested when in flower and is dried for later use[238]. An infusion of  the flowers in olive oil is used as earache drops, or as a local application in the treatment of piles and other mucous  membrane inflammations[4, 222, 238]. This infusion is also strongly bactericidal[4]. A decoction of the roots is said to alleviate toothache and also relieve cramps  and convulsions[4]. The juice of the plant and powder made from the dried roots is said to quickly remove rough warts when  rubbed on them[4]. It is not thought to be so useful for smooth warts[4]. The seeds are slightly narcotic and also contain  saponins[4]. A poultice made from the seeds and leaves is used to draw out splinters[4]. A decoction of the seeds is used  to soothe chilblains and chapped skin[7]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh leaves[4]. It is used in the treatment  of long-standing headaches accompanied with oppression of the ear[4]. Other Uses Dye;  Insecticide;  Insulation;  Lighting;  Tinder;  Wick. A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers by boiling them in water[4]. When used with dilute sulphuric acid they produce a rather  permanent green dye, this becomes brown with the addition of alkalis[4, 13, 100, 168]. An infusion of the flowers is sometimes  used to dye the hair a golden colour[4, 200]. The flowering stems can be dipped in wax and used as torches[53, 106, 124]. The  down on the leaves and stems makes an excellent tinder when quite dry[4, 53, 115]. It is also used as an insulation in shoes to keep  the feet warm[4, 200] and to make wicks for candle[1, 4, 13, 100, 115, 124]. One report says that the leaves contain rotenone,  though it does not say in what quantity[222]. Rotenone is used as an insecticide[K]."

garage

Osteospermum

"centering 3" flaked paint installation photo sketch

a greenfield

"centering 2" flaked paint installation photo sketch

 "centering 1" flaked paint installation photo sketch

egg carton foundation for the art

(46 weeks in the compost) 

the last three stages of the the composting 

                                     

a little shoveling 

 & raking and...