Job's Tears and Squidoo
I created a Squidoo lens called The Joy of Gourds!
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Do you know what this is a picture of?
Okay, let's try this view...
It's my future gourd crop! The gourd seeds I started took off like gangbusters. Last count was twenty plants. Woo hoo!
And can you guess what this plant is?
It's called Job's Tears. They are a member of the grass family and related to corn. Why oh why would I be growing something like that? You can make beads from the seeds! The seeds can be stained and are ready for threading.
These two sites offer a ton of information about this really cool plant!
Wayne's World Palomar College Arboretum
I discovered them in 2006 at the Ohio Gourd Show. A vendor was selling them in dried bunches and allowed the kids to pick up the fallen seeds from the floor. I placed them in a safe place and for the longest time they remained safe. I seemd to find them after the planting season passed. I found them in time this year! I was also told Job's Tears will spread so we will plant them in a couple of spots where they will have room.
There is another benefit to growing Job's Tears. You can eat them! I wonder if I can find some recipes...
Have a Wonder-Filled day and enjoy the journey!
