Guest guest Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hedge Apples - I still use them - new batch every year. Now be careful asking for horse apples cause that's what we call the stuff the horse leaves behind. I just don't know when they will be available. Seems like it was later maybe early Fall? Mary (from generations of rednecks, I mean Appalachian Americans) - " Earthfinds " <earthfinds Friday, April 25, 2008 3:25 PM Re: Re: Natural spider repellant (high frequency units) > > Thought I'd also share that 'in the olden days' our grandparents would get > horseapples and toss them under the corners of the house. They do repel > spiders. and naturally too.. > > > Horseapples = osage orange. > > Judy (in the boonies) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 What are horse apples??? , " MaryMary " <manymary wrote: > > > Hedge Apples - I still use them - new batch every year. > Now be careful asking for horse apples cause that's what we call the stuff > the horse leaves behind. > I just don't know when they will be available. Seems like it was later maybe > early Fall? > Mary (from generations of rednecks, I mean Appalachian Americans) > > > > > - > " Earthfinds " <earthfinds > > Friday, April 25, 2008 3:25 PM > Re: Re: Natural spider repellant (high frequency > units) > > > > > > Thought I'd also share that 'in the olden days' our grandparents would get > > horseapples and toss them under the corners of the house. They do repel > > spiders. and naturally too.. > > > > > > Horseapples = osage orange. > > > > Judy (in the boonies) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 In some places that is horse poop. - " vanscoter " <lvanscoter Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:19 PM Re: Osage Orange/ Hedge > What are horse apples??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as the Bois D'Arc is a fairly common tree throughout the country. As common as dirt here in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas! Spiny and messy with its inedible fruit, most folks only think of it as good for fence posts or crippling livestock. If you live near one (or more!) there is a use for those large, green 'horse apples'! They have a nice, clean fragrance and make great centerpieces and decorations that last. Most importantly, they repel insects - particularly cockroaches. You can just put them whole where the bugs are, but for best results, cut them into slices and tuck them where they'll do the most good. Collect the fruits in late summer or early fall after they have fallen from the tree. Be careful when slicing them up - some people are sensitive to the juice, and it could irritate your skin. Rubber gloves would be a great idea! Zo > What are horse apples??? > _____ No viruses found in this outgoing message Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks for the explanation! (Are they around New York? {Upstate.}) , " Zonella Gould " <zgould wrote: > > Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as the Bois D'Arc is a fairly > common tree throughout the country. As common as dirt here in Arkansas, > Oklahoma and Texas! Spiny and messy with its inedible fruit, most folks only > think of it as good for fence posts or crippling livestock. If you live near > one (or more!) there is a use for those large, green 'horse apples'! > > They have a nice, clean fragrance and make great centerpieces and > decorations that last. Most importantly, they repel insects - particularly > cockroaches. You can just put them whole where the bugs are, but for best > results, cut them into slices and tuck them where they'll do the most good. > > Collect the fruits in late summer or early fall after they have fallen from > the tree. Be careful when slicing them up - some people are sensitive to the > juice, and it could irritate your skin. Rubber gloves would be a great idea! > > Zo > > > > What are horse apples??? > > > > > _____ > No viruses found in this outgoing message > Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 > http://www.iolo.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Re Horse Apples: If they are what I'm thinking, they are it is Burdock apples. Or, the green fruit shaped things on Burdock trees. When we lived in the TX Panhandle these trees were common out in fields and along the roads. The " apples " , are poisonous, so use gloves. We would cut them open and put under the house and outbuildings (where pets couldn't get). They repelled mice, spiders and roaches. Good stuff, but be careful with them. The " apples " make in the Fall. Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I would doubt it. Zo - " vanscoter " <lvanscoter Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:31 PM Re: Osage Orange/ Hedge > Thanks for the explanation! (Are they around New York? {Upstate.}) > > , " Zonella Gould " <zgould > wrote: >> >> Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), also known as the Bois D'Arc is a > fairly >> common tree throughout the country. As common as dirt here in > Arkansas, >> Oklahoma and Texas! Spiny and messy with its inedible fruit, most > folks only >> think of it as good for fence posts or crippling livestock. If you > live near >> one (or more!) there is a use for those large, green 'horse apples'! >> >> They have a nice, clean fragrance and make great centerpieces and >> decorations that last. Most importantly, they repel insects - > particularly >> cockroaches. You can just put them whole where the bugs are, but > for best >> results, cut them into slices and tuck them where they'll do the > most good. >> >> Collect the fruits in late summer or early fall after they have > fallen from >> the tree. Be careful when slicing them up - some people are > sensitive to the >> juice, and it could irritate your skin. Rubber gloves would be a > great idea! >> >> Zo >> >> >> > What are horse apples??? >> > >> >> >> _____ >> No viruses found in this outgoing message >> Scanned by iolo AntiVirus 1.5.3.5 >> http://www.iolo.com >> > > > > --- > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > Absolutely no forwarding or copying, in whole or in part, of any messages > or postings to others outside the list without the express, written > consent of every author of a message included in the forward or copy. > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > /join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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