I went on a walk one afternoon along a retaining pool in a drainage area.

In the Soccer feild attatched to the drainage area, one of the goals had queen annes lace growing in it's protected area.

There were alot of wild grains almost ready for harvesting. When the heads go dry and the stalks are golden, that is when it is prime harvesting season. Some grains mature earlier than others.

There were Rye grasses, wheat and other good grains mixed in. To harvest, it is best to cut the stalks close to the ground and then either let the stalks lye in the sun for a few days to completely dry out, or hang the stalks in a dry area of a barn, shed or other sheltered area. When the grain is dry, thresh it. That means to beat the hell out of it over something that will release the grains that are hiding in the heads. You will also want to get the shreds of grasses and such out of the grain before you try to use it for food. Literally the chaff from the grain.

I found a trail in the plants along the waters edge. It is barely visable in the picture, but the swath that the humans before me left was vary obvious.

In with the other plants was a selection of Queen Annes' Lace in full bloom, and some with flowers that had gone to seed It looks quite other-worldly when it goes to seed. More Queen Annes Lace.

I had to cross a little drainage ditch. In the grasses I found several species of Dragonfly.

A little further on, I came accrost a cement water slough that had dragonflies all over it.

I also have a page of Butterflies.

Then there were the other stuff I found. If you are sensitive, do not click through. More Afternoon Walk.

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