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...
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...
