Monday, March 15, 2010

Paxistima  cambyi
Native to the central Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States.  Mostly found on calcareous soils and rocky locations
A low, multi-stemmed groundcover, stems are fine and flexible, slow growing evergreen, 12" tall, spreading to 3' or 4' or more
Opposite, simple, evergreen leaves, 0.25" to 1" long and less than 0.2" wide, lustrous dark green color, petioles are short; leaves crowded on stem, leaf margins are coarsely serrate, mostly above the middle.
Another name is Rat Stripper because rats pick off the stems to use in their nests.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

1 box Devils Food Cake mix
15 oz can black beans with liquid
1/2 c applesauce
1/2 c chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 350
Mash beans
Add applesauce and cake mix.
Batter will be thick.
Sprinkle top with chocolate chips
Bake 35 min for cake, 20 min for cupcakes
This recipe decreases fat and increases fiber.

Friday, March 5, 2010


Nice fat rabbit, been eating my shrubs all winter.