by Cindyj | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been meaning to make some herbal vinegar while the chive blossoms are still here. They turn a vinegar a lovely pink color. I finally got around to it today. I cut some of my favorite herbs from the garden; chive blossoms, roses, tarragon, salad burnett,...
by Cindyj | Jun 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
I love this peony type, its very delicate.Dark Pink PeonyWhite PeonyPoppiesI love these small irises. With googling I think they are Iris graminea, or grass leaved flag. Any comments?This time of year gets fairly busy here on the herb farm. The heat has risen quickly...
by Cindyj | May 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Even though inflammation is a normal and helpful process that the body uses to protect itself, long term inflammation can lead to serious disease of aging. Inflammation is a localized response of the body that is triggered by microbial invasion or tissue damage. It is...
by Cindyj | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
In Catholic tradition the month of May is dedicated to Mary and she is called Queen of May. Devotion to Mary the Mother of God is a long honored tradition and in May is recognized by ceremonies where crown is put on the statue of Mary and various flowers are also...
by Cindyj | Apr 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dandelion and Dock RootsGetting areas ready to plant means taking out some things. both Dandelion and Dock are prolific on my farm and I try to control them by digging the roots and using them. Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) Yellow Dock is a weed found in many...
