Blooming in the Garden
After making sure that seedlings and tender plants were safely tucked in the greenhouse I decided to take a few pictures of some blooming shrubs and edible landscaping. Continue reading
Blooms and Chickens
This morning I was out in the barn feeding the fat little horses, chickens and goats when I heard a car door slam and saw my friend Nancy pulling out of the drive. When I returned to the house I found this pretty little birthday… Continue reading
Marshmallow and Comfrey
Marshmallows produce their seeds in a wheel or “cheese” and have a tendency to reseed all over the place. I use the root and sometimes the leaves for teas… Continue reading
Nectarine in the Herb Garden
Remember the Sacrificial Nectarine tree? Here it is bathed in early morning sunlight and absolutely glorious in pink! Continue reading
Seedlings in the Greenhouse
I spent a little time harvesting some young nettles for soup-and some to dry.
It’s my favorite herb for hay fever season… Continue reading
Favorite Herbal Cold Remedy
What’s mine?
When my gang gets sick I break out the Buck Tea!
I know that doesn’t sound very herbal.
It is, and I’ll share the easy recipe below. It’s really a lemony hot, spicy herb tea.
So why do we call it Buck Tea?
Years ago my older kids gave it that name in order to terrorize their younger siblings.
We raise goats and know very well the gross behaviors that bucks(intact male goats) engage in. Continue reading
