by Cindyj | Nov 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
The term belladonna means “beautiful woman” in Italian. It is also the name of a plant, Atropa belladonna also known as deadly nightshade. It produces several toxic alkaloids such as scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and atropine. Atropine, isolated from this...
by Cindyj | Nov 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
We were lucky this year with a nice harvest of various types of winter squash and pumpkins. Although I did make two big batches of pumpkin soap, we are also trying some new pumpkin recipes for FOOD! This is one we really liked that was adapted from “Vegetarian...
by Cindyj | Oct 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Renny is a Sussex henLongmont and other parts of Colorado were taken by surprise a few weeks ago when the Saint Vrain river flooded and changed it mind about where it wanted to be. Renny’s neighborhood was one Longmont area that was badly damaged in these...
by Cindyj | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
We love the music and other entertainment that occurs in Longmont during the summer months; Friday night street concerts and additional concerts in the parks during the week. But one of the Quirkiest things I’ve come across is “Novel, Sweets and Spirits on...
by Cindyj | Jul 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hanging LakeGeorge Wahl in front of Spouting RockCindy Jones behind Hanging Lake FallsWe’ve driven past the highway exit for Hanging Lake for years on our way to Glenwood Springs and Palisade/Grand Junction. I’ve been wanting to do the hike for years but...
