Picture 8/31: Climbing the Mailbox

August 31

(year 4, picture 243)

My opinion of morning glories is a pretty diverse one.

Good:

#1-Their blossoms are beautiful.

Good & Bad:

#2-They grow so easily.

#3-They spread so rapidly.

#4-They climb and cover pretty much anything in their path.

Bad:

#5-Because of #2, dealing with volunteer growth/spread is a real issue.

#6-Because of #2, #3 and #4, they are more of a nuisance/weed than a garden-friendly flower.

All that said, I think what is happening to our mailbox is absolutely awesome:

They have almost ascended to the top.

And -- I expect -- will soon cover not just the post but the box as well.

Because of #1, I am cool with that!

Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt

p.s. proof that you cannot say "MattChat is non-educational".......

FUN FACT: Morning glory was first known in China for its medicinal uses, due to the laxative properties of its seeds.