In 'The Weeds' we learn how all of the wildflowers of the field spread their seeds.
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Ep. 1085 - The Topaz Story Book - Queen Aster
Every so often in "The Topaz Story Book" we get a treat from a rather famous author. Today's tale of 'Queen Aster' comes from Louisa May Alcott.
Ep. 1084 - The Topaz Story Book - Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock; A Legend of the Gentian
Today's tales are about two flowers with magnificent properties, 'Pimpernel, the Shepherd's Clock' and 'A Legend of the Gentian'.
Ep. 1083 - The Topaz Story Book - Wild Asters; Silver-Rod
We begin the week with a lovely poem about the wild Aster and what can only be described as a love letter to the Silver-Rod.
Ep. 1082 - The Topaz Story Book - The Little Weed + Golden-Rod and Purple Aster
We're finishing the week with two stories today, including another origin tale for the golden-rod that is a much, much darker version.
Ep. 1081 - The Topaz Story Book - A Legend of the Golden-Rod
Today brings us the origin of the golden-rod, a magnificent autumnal flower, and a bonus poem by author Anna E. Skinner.
Ep. 1080 - The Topaz Story Book - The King's Candles
This is a week of origins, and we start off with how the King's Candles got their name.
Ep. 1079 - The Topaz Story Book - Lost: The Summer; By the Wayside
Today we round out the week with two short poems from "The Topaz Story Book".
Ep. 1078 - The Topaz Story Book - The Story of the Opal
Today's fairytale is an origin story for the opal, but also an extremely sad love story between two fairies.
Ep. 1077 - The Topaz Story Book - The Gay Little King
'The Gay Little King' is the story of the adventures of a young boy named Jaimie and a little maple, transformed into the little king.