by Cindyj | Jan 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The city of Longmont is considering allowing chickens within the city limits. Living outside the city limits this it is not a personal issue for me, but I’d like to encourage Longmont, as well as other cities to allow chickens. I’ve had chickens for 8...
by Cindyj | Jan 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
With the current high interest in all things natural many formulators do not recognize the importance of using a preservative. Preservatives are a necessary ingredient in al emulsions to prevent the growth of bacteria. Even though bacteria are completely ‘natural’...
by Cindyj | Jan 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Many herb enthusiasts have taken up the hobby of distilling at home now. Distilling small batches of herbs produces an aromatic water that has a slightly acidic pH. This watery distillate goes by many names by different people. Originally called aqua vitae its more...
by Cindyj | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
Since I am spending today sick with a cold I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Elderberry syrup; a must for cold and flu relief.1 cup elderberries (I made this at summer’s end so used fresh elderberries, but you could use dried elderberries if you...
by Cindyj | Dec 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
I was surprised today to find a medical review of the esteemed Christmas herb, frankincense, in the British Medical Journal (December 17). Not only is it famed for having been one of the gifts of the Magi, but it is an important medicinal herb, incense and perfume...
by Cindyj | Dec 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
When I got home from a trip Monday night the temperatures were in the negative! The next day I noticed some of my rose geraniums in the greenhouse had gotten nipped by the cold. Mind you, this is not really a greenhouse; it has no temperature controls. It is basically...
by Cindyj | Dec 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
I have been spending alot of time recently fixing up my workspace and hadn’t gotten around to distilling the fennel I had put aside. So, today is fennel distillation. The shop smells wonderfully of anise/fennel. I use fennel distillate/hydrosol in my anti-aging...
by Cindyj | Dec 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Crafts make wonderful presents and show a person that they are worth your time and energy. If you garden there are many gift ideas that come from the garden if you plan ahead. Here are some ideas:Pressed Flowers – if during the summer you had the foresight to...
by Cindyj | Nov 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
You may have noticed that I begun using the name Colorado Aromatics to brand my skin care products. I think this name better and more completely represents what we do here; growing herbs, extracting herbs, distilling herbs, and making quality personal care products...
by Cindyj | Nov 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
We’ve been busy here getting products ready for Christmas so I haven’t posted. But on the eve of Thanksgiving I thought I’d let you know one of the recipes we will be making for the big dinner. We saw this recipe in Sunset Magazine many years ago....
