I was driving along a stretch of hay country in northeast Oklahoma, admiring the autumn colors as I sang along to the radio. I kept noticing a reddish-brown shrub that just glowed in the afternoon sun. Pretty thing, I thought, I should plant one of those in the yard. I wonder what it is?
I had to slow down for a truck going around a hilly curve and that gave me a chance to get a closer, longer look at the shrub. It was a sumac, which is considered a pest in Oklahoma. The old-timers called it “shoe-make.” It grows everywhere. It is considered invasive, because it will take over if you don’t keep close control over it. I read in a decorating magazine recently that people are planting sumac for its rich autumn color and low growth habit in their landscaped yards.
Reminds me of the time back in the 70s, when I planted honeysuckle on the trellis of my front porch at my first home. In 2 years the porch was almost hidden by the honeysuckle.
Keep a watch out for the adversary. Resistance is not futile.
Love this scripture………must see that my nephews read this scripture, if I have to put it on their Facebook page, it will shock them, but hey they are shocked anyways that Aunt Sharon has a Facebook Page.
They were raised in the Church of Christ, but have only left their Mom going to the church each Sunday, no my brother never went with them, keep praying one day they will all gather and worship.
Ar. Golden Buddy, Sharon