And we have a winner...
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 17, 2022 at 05:34:48 PM
Three winners: Lesly, Dawn, and Jane. Since you all got the correct anwers within minutes of each other, you will all receive a copy of the recipe and an book from the Dragon Village series. Please message me your choice of book in the series (and whether you prefer mobi or epub) and an email address I can send it to.
Thank you all for participating!
This contest is now closed. The next one will be posted around 9 am. Eastern time tomorrow.
HInts updated
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 17, 2022 at 12:53:24 PM
Plant 1:
Its stems are hollow and have been used to make whistles.
The crushed berries make a blue or purple dye.
The plant is known for a type of wine.
The fruit is dark purple.
Plant 2:
The blossoms on this plant open in the morning and close in the afternoon.
The oil from the petals is a substitute for saffron.
The plant’s genus name means “first day of the month” in Latin (calends).
The flowers are often deep orange or yellow.
Plant 3:
This plant is used to relieve anxiety.
Since ancient times, this plant has been used as food flavoring to “comfort the stomach.”
This plant fills fields with rows and rows of spiked purple flowers.
The flowers are used to make a perfume.
Updated Hints
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 17, 2022 at 12:23:08 PM
Here are the three hints for the three herbs combined....
Plant 1:
Its stems are hollow and have been used to make whistles.
The crushed berries make a blue or purple dye.
The plant is known for a type of wine.
Plant 2:
The blossoms on this plant open in the morning and close in the afternoon.
The oil from the petals is a substitute for saffron.
The plant’s genus name means “first day of the month.”
Plant 3:
This plant is used to relieve anxiety.
Since ancient times, this plant has been used as food flavoring to “comfort the stomach.”
This plant fills fields with rows and rows of spiked purple flowers.
Challenge 1 Hint 3
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 17, 2022 at 12:22:42 PM
Challenge 1 Hint 3:
Plant 1: The plant is known for a type of wine.
Plant 2: The plant’s genus name means “first day of the month.”
Plant 3: This plant fills fields with rows and rows of spiked purple flowers.
The three correct herbs are among the ones that have been guessed. You're so close...
Challenge 1 Hint 2
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, May 17, 2022 at 11:21:03 AM
Challenge 1 Hint 2:
Plant 1: The crushed berries make a blue or purple dye.
Plant 2: The oil from the petals is a substitute for saffron.
Plant 3: Since ancient times, this plant has been used as food flavoring to “comfort the stomach.”
