Heavenly Blue |Blauer Himmel | Ipomoea tricolor |Trichterwinde (Ipomoea violacea) Convolvulaceae

Diese Pflanze überrascht mich immer wieder.

Bei kühlem Wetter zeigt sie ein paar Blüten, aber kaum gibt es ein paar warme Tage, kommen gezählte 65 Blüten hervor.
Nicht in Griechenland, nein, bei uns auf schon 600 metern Höhe!

Es gibt natürlich eine Menge Unterarten von dieser

Kletterpflanze, diese heißt Tricolor.

Wo ist die dritte Farbe?
Wenn sie aufblüht und wenn die Blüte am Abend wieder abstirbt sieht man sehr schön die rötlich violette Färbung.

Unsere liebliche Pflanze, bei uns zu Hause sagt man

wirklich "Blauer Himmel" zu ihr, hat es faustdick hinter den Ohren.
Lesen sie mal bei Wikipedia nach:

Ayahuasca wird sowohl die Dschungelliane Banisteriopsis caapi (auch: Banisteria caapi) als auch das Gebräu aus selbiger mit den Blättern der Psychotria viridis genannt.

Diese Lianenart macht das in den Blättern der Psychotria viridis enthaltene DMT durch die in ihr enthaltenen MAO-Hemmer erst wirksam, da das DMT bei oraler Aufnahme sonst zu schnell durch körpereigene Stoffe abgebaut werden würde.

Das Gebräu ist ein halluzinogen wirkendes Mittel aus o.g. Pflanzen (oder solchen ähnlichen Inhalts, siehe Dimethyltryptamin), welche den halluzinogenen Wirkstoff DMT sowie Monoaminooxidase-Hemmer aus der Harmala-Reihe (z. B. Harmalin) enthalten. Der Begriff Ayahuasca kommt aus der Indianer-Sprache: Quechua bedeutet übersetzt "Liane der Geister/Toten" oder "Ranke der Seelen".

Unser Blauer Himmel

hat natürlich nicht diese Wirkungen.

Dennoch sollte man die Samen nicht unbedingt essen, den eine leichte Wirkung geht auch von diesen einheimischen Arten aus.
Sammeln sollte man sie aber auf jeden Fall!
Im nächsten Jahr blüht sie wieder.

AnOrganic Summer Garden Experience

If you have the time and the inclination to create an organic summer garden there are few better ways to go when it comes to the potential impact on the planet. A summer garden is a thing of beauty to be enjoyed by all you invite into your garden. That being said, there are certain pests we'd all like to keep out of our gardens as well. The problem is that the pesticides of the past have undetermined side effects that have the potential to cause lasting harm. If we can avoid introducing those chemicals to our own gardens we are protecting our kids from dangers we may not even be aware of yet and protecting the other animals that may innocently come in contact with our gardens such as birds and butterflies from being harmed by the chemicals present in most common pesticides.

What does this mean to gardeners when it comes to efforts directed towards keeping out potential pests? Quite honestly, it means we are going to have to get a little bit creative in those efforts turning to natural solutions rather than chemicals. One way in which this can quite easily be accomplished is by encouraging animals that prey upon the pests to make your garden their home. Of course, this could potentially bring about its own set of problems but from a gardening perspective it is often very sound reasoning.

Use organic mulch. While this isn't necessarily a means of pest control it is a wise move when it comes to organic gardening. Not only does the mulch provide the very useful mulching properties throughout the growing season but once the growing season has ended can be turned over and used in order to boost the organic material within the soil. This in turns provides nutrients that are important to keeping the soil fit for sustaining plant life in future growing seasons.

Attract birds to your garden. This has a two-fold benefit for the organic gardener. First of all the birds are often natural predators for many of the bugs that make a nuisance of themselves in the average summer garden. Second, birds leave behind their own little fertilizing additions to the landscape of your garden. Don't you wish all solutions were this simple?

Keep your garden healthy, well fertilized, watered regularly and appropriately, and free of weeds. A good offense is the best defense. A good immune system and constant hand washing are the best defense the human body has against catching colds and viruses. The same holds true for gardens and their ability to fight pests. Keep your garden strong and healthy and it will repel many of the pests that may cripple other gardens on its own. It certainly doesn't hurt anything to keep this philosophy in mind and you may be amazed at how well it works.

Organic gardening is more than a plan for your garden it is a return to the ways of old in the world of gardening. For centuries before pesticides were created man managed to live off the abundance of his gardens. It makes sense that by returning to those ideals we can also enjoy great food and a bountiful harvest in the modern world. Make the choice today to make your summer garden an organic garden and reap the benefit in better health and greater enjoyment of the gardening process.
Bernd

ColourfulSummer Garden Flowers

If flowers are your thing or if you plan to include some flowers in your summer garden then you should take a moment to learn about those flowers or flowering plants that are best suited to summer months and what those plants like by way of sunlight and shade. Not all flowers are created equal when it comes to withstanding the heat of the summer sun and some require a little more care than others. Keep all of these things in mind when planning your summer garden and choose wisely according to the type of care you wish to provide.

This is a general guide to the various types of plants that are well suited for a summer garden and not necessarily those that are well suited to rest side by side. Study the flowers you decide you would like to include in your summer garden in order to insure you keep those that love water and dislike sun away from those that thrive with little water and copious amounts of sun. In other words you will need to conduct a more thorough study of the flowers you decide to include in your summer garden in order to determine the proper placement of these flowers for the most color, effect, and the best possible life for the flowers you choose.

The following are some fun sun loving flowers you may wish to include in your summer garden. Geraniums are bright little splashes of color that are ideally suited for a summer garden. They happen to work well for creating borders or simply providing a highlight of color in a bed of green and do quite well in pots on their own or mixed with other colorful summer flowers. The Hibiscus is a beautiful spot of color that will lend a tropical feel to your summer garden. A welcome addition to many gardens they may grow quite tall so keep them to the back of the summer garden to allow the full array of color from all summer plants to capture the eyes of visitors. Marigolds are another popular addition to most summer gardens. With a wide array of colors from which to choose it is no small wonder that these flowers remain a popular favorite for sunny patches within the summer garden.

Shade loving flowers also abound for summer gardens everywhere. Most gardeners find heavily shaded spots within their lawns or gardens to be a particular challenge. Perhaps some of these suggestions will alleviate that sense of challenge for you. Impatiens are widely popular choices for shady spaces and provide a wide range of bright colors perfect for creating fun and bright borders. The viola is another great brightly colored flower that is well suited for borders or potted arrangements, whichever suits your particular summer garden needs. Mimulus is another excellent choice for color in your summer garden and may tolerate partial sun quite well if you're looking for a nice border plant. If you prefer more dramatic coloring in your summer garden you might be interested in including Lobelia or ageratum, which both have beautiful blue hues in your summer garden plans.

Of course this is only a small sampling of the many bright and beautiful summer flowers that can make a real splash in your summer garden. Be sure to check out the color offerings of each and specific care instructions to make sure that they are a genuine match not only for your personal tastes but also the landscape and terrain of your garden and the other plants that will be included in your summer garden. The planning stage is often the hardest work that many people put into their summer gardens but the pay off for all this proper planning is quite often rich and beautiful. Failing to plan properly can result in a great deal of wasted time and effort on your behalf and a less than stellar summer garden.
Bernd

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