I also found that Horseweed is very good for making cordage. It has fibers that run almost the entire length of the stalk. Tap along the entire length of the stalk with a rubber mallet or cloth covered rock. This way the fibers easily separate from the stalk without being cut or damaged.
I recently watched a video done by a weed scientist in which the allelopathy of horsetail was exhibited. I'll try to find it if you're interested. It's one of the weeds that has developed resistance to more than one herbicide.
They seem to have the characteristics to make good primitive arrow shafts as well. It seems similar to river cane when dried. I have tons of it growing in a "special place" in my yard. Watched your vid again as a refresher on its properties. Thanks again for your expertise.
Hi Dean, I see this plant everywhere in California along the highways, in my backyard, growing between the cracks. I am so happy I finally identified it and found an excellent discussion of it. Thanks for your work!
Neato! I've been slaughting these around my yard like Slobodan Milošević with a weed whacker, straight horseweed genocide. I'm gonna leave an area as a preserve now. Hey, I was wondering something. I heard about honey locust pods making beer and picked a big bag but can't find any videos or much info on how to do that. I imagine they are ripe in your neck of the woods too, you ought to do a honey locust video.
Yeah, it was a slip of the tongue. This is a one-man operation and I didn't notice until I had it all posted et cetera. I do bow and hand and actually prefer hand. I reasoned that since I was demonstrating a hand technique my faux pas wouldn't be too misleading.
Dean, I've found PLENTY of Horseweed around here. Thank you for making me aware of it's usefulness. Can the stem be used for chopsticks and if so, better green or dried?
Hi Mr Green Deen.I first want to say I really like your channel. I have a plant that looks like the plant you are holding . But my plant looks to have more leaves and the leaves are darker then yours. I live in West Virgina. Could it be that my grounds are a Bit moister land so my plant makes more leaves?????? I wish I new how to send you a pic of it from this site. Oh well maybe that will be the next thing they change on the web. Lol Ok well you have a blessed day and please let me know on the fact of the mater. Thanks Kathy from West Virgina
@EatTheWeeds Saw the comment and had to wiki Tom Bombadil, read the books so long ago I forgot who he was. He's neither a hobbit or a man - more of a semi mystical, semi detached forest-dwelling being at one with & delighting in nature, etc.
Yah, it was a slip of the tongue. This is a one-man operation and I didn't notice until I had it all posted et cetera. I do bow and hand and actually prefer hand. I reasoned that since I was demonstrating a hand technique my faux pas wouldn't be too misleading.
Have you ever eaten Kaffir plums (Harpehyllum caffrum)? They grow as attractive street trees in Sydney, so I presume they grow in Florida. One of my fruit books, by Sterling Macoboy, says they are edible. They certainly look tempting, with radish-red skins, and juicy-looking icy-white flesh. Do you know them? People just walk over them on the footpath, and they lie in the gutter uneaten. I think everyone thinks they are poison! :/
embarado smithing and woodcraft "I don't think you hear (or read) this often, but YOU"RE WRONG! It's not 'your wrong'; it's 'you're wrong'!" You are right, though; it is a hand drill.
Chaoji Dage what are you talking about I did not correct dien anh anything except the fact he was saying bow drill when was he was showing is hand drill and that was what I told him so what are you talking about
Couldn't watch this one. First, that doesn't look like our mares tail, or "horseweed". Second, I hate that weed and how it invades everywhere and everything. Sorry, I'll take crabgrass over horseweed. That weed is apparently like cockroaches, have survived earths catastrophes.
That is why there are scientific names. There are dozens of pigweeds, Indian Potatoes, Horseweed and Mare's Tails.. the botanical name is Conyza canadensis.
Just pull it out from the ground BEFORE it flowering and producing seeds. It is very easy to pull out since its root is very small. After 2 years you will see no more horsetail. NEVER use any toxic herbicide products.
The leaves after drying a few hours or the next day make a wonderful coal extender. Great video, Thank You.
I also found that Horseweed is very good for making cordage. It has fibers that run almost the entire length of the stalk. Tap along the entire length of the stalk with a rubber mallet or cloth covered rock. This way the fibers easily separate from the stalk without being cut or damaged.
I found one that was over 6 feet tall and I use it as a hand drill for primitive friction fires too. Goldenrod works good too.
I recently watched a video done by a weed scientist in which the allelopathy of horsetail was exhibited. I'll try to find it if you're interested.
It's one of the weeds that has developed resistance to more than one herbicide.
Thanks! It was nice to see information on 'alternate uses' for a plant... besides the food/herbal/medicinal types.
You have NO idea how much I enjoy these videos, THANK YOU DEAN!!!
They seem to have the characteristics to make good primitive arrow shafts as well. It seems similar to river cane when dried. I have tons of it growing in a "special place" in my yard. Watched your vid again as a refresher on its properties. Thanks again for your expertise.
Following and sampling weeds documented by Green Deane has become an enjoyable obsession for me. Thanks, Green Deane!
I'm praying for you Dean. Great great video. Love them all, my friend. Stay safe. I know you will try. And thanks again so much.
Hi Dean, I see this plant everywhere in California along the highways, in my backyard, growing between the cracks. I am so happy I finally identified it and found an excellent discussion of it. Thanks for your work!
I knew it was Florida! I remember the blanket of noise from the bugs in the afternoon. Very good video sir.
Great stuff. The hand drill tip is awesome.
You read my mind, Dean, because I've been wanting more info on this. Thank you.
Thank you Dean!
Excellent! Thanks for another great episode!
Love your channel! Thank you for sharing this information!
To make a long story short, I like your videos and recommend them.
Neato! I've been slaughting these around my yard like Slobodan Milošević with a weed whacker, straight horseweed genocide. I'm gonna leave an area as a preserve now. Hey, I was wondering something. I heard about honey locust pods making beer and picked a big bag but can't find any videos or much info on how to do that. I imagine they are ripe in your neck of the woods too, you ought to do a honey locust video.
@chickenbonewatt thanks... I meant hand drill, not bow drill. I do both.
Love your videos. Thank you!
My dad loves to use horseweed for hand drill fires.
Yeah, it was a slip of the tongue. This is a one-man operation and I didn't notice until I had it all posted et cetera. I do bow and hand and actually prefer hand. I reasoned that since I was demonstrating a hand technique my faux pas wouldn't be too misleading.
Great job, very informative
I'd very much like to see this in any resolution other than 360p. Thanks 2011!
@Stab0Underground Yes, you are right. Hand drill. I use both and didn't notice. Still, at least the demo was by hand...
It would be interesting to see if it actually repels fleas. Thanks for sharing!
ThankYou ❤
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate! I love it
Dean, I've found PLENTY of Horseweed around here. Thank you for making me aware of it's usefulness. Can the stem be used for chopsticks and if so, better green or dried?
Well great! I just pulled a crap load of this stuff up yesterday!Still have plenty though...thanks for the information! =)
aww I am so happy I found your channel!
Great video !!
don't worry about one dislike you are one of my favorite you tubers.
sweet thanks for the post and info.....
Depends upon the use.
Good video. Thank you
I enjoy your videos fellow Floridian, you remind me of Tom Bombadil.
Hi Mr Green Deen.I first want to say I really like your channel.
I have a plant that looks like the plant you are holding . But my plant looks to have more leaves and the leaves are darker then yours.
I live in West Virgina. Could it be that my grounds are a Bit moister land so my plant makes more leaves??????
I wish I new how to send you a pic of it from this site.
Oh well maybe that will be the next thing they change on the web. Lol
Ok well you have a blessed day and please let me know on the fact of the mater.
Thanks Kathy from West Virgina
@EatTheWeeds Saw the comment and had to wiki Tom Bombadil, read the books so long ago I forgot who he was. He's neither a hobbit or a man - more of a semi mystical, semi detached forest-dwelling being at one with & delighting in nature, etc.
@RichTheRidgeHunter Yes, I have a copy of the book.
awesome, your the best...
According to Michael Moore, the tea of the leave is good for ulcerative colitis
If you mean the ripe berries of Schinus terebinthifolius I know one person who uses it as a spice. I also know people it makes sick.
Yah, it was a slip of the tongue. This is a one-man operation and I didn't notice until I had it all posted et cetera. I do bow and hand and actually prefer hand. I reasoned that since I was demonstrating a hand technique my faux pas wouldn't be too misleading.
@mikethemoneymaker Thanks. Ya know, I went years without any negative votes and now I consistently get one. Oh well...
@aredditor Sure, many plants are that way.
Does this grow in Canada?
Just kidding.
Canadensis, see what I did there lol
THANKS! : }
Have you ever eaten Kaffir plums (Harpehyllum caffrum)? They grow as attractive street trees in Sydney, so I presume they grow in Florida. One of my fruit books, by Sterling Macoboy, says they are edible. They certainly look tempting, with radish-red skins, and juicy-looking icy-white flesh. Do you know them? People just walk over them on the footpath, and they lie in the gutter uneaten. I think everyone thinks they are poison! :/
Does it have a white sap when cut?
@MiWilderness I don't have any fleas!
@BlackMetalGamer That's the first time I've been compared to a Hobbit.
those cicadas are quite loud.
It would be very helpful if you added an 'R' to your I.T.E.M. list for 'range', since you have viewers from across America (and the world!).
This one is very wide spread. In most of my related articles to the videos I do give the range.
I believe you mean hand drill, not bow drill.
I think it tastes like radish.
Man, I wish he had a better camera.
Will you cicadas please shut up so I can hear him?!
i don't think you hear ( or read this often) but YOUR WRONG! not bow drill!!
its a hand drill
embarado smithing and woodcraft "I don't think you hear (or read) this often, but YOU"RE WRONG! It's not 'your wrong'; it's 'you're wrong'!" You are right, though; it is a hand drill.
Chaoji Dage what are you talking about I did not correct dien anh anything except the fact he was saying bow drill when was he was showing is hand drill and that was what I told him so what are you talking about
embarado smithing and woodcraft But you can use a thick enough horseweed stalk for the bow drill.
ok but 99 percent of horse weed fir is hand drill
WTF, is a weed killer commercial doing on a show for edible weeds!?
Beyond banning categories (which I have done) I have no control over what ads are on these videos.
more fame more pain.
Couldn't watch this one. First, that doesn't look like our mares tail, or "horseweed". Second, I hate that weed and how it invades everywhere and everything. Sorry, I'll take crabgrass over horseweed. That weed is apparently like cockroaches, have survived earths catastrophes.
That is why there are scientific names. There are dozens of pigweeds, Indian Potatoes, Horseweed and Mare's Tails.. the botanical name is Conyza canadensis.
Just pull it out from the ground BEFORE it flowering and producing seeds. It is very easy to pull out since its root is very small. After 2 years you will see no more horsetail. NEVER use any toxic herbicide products.