Curried Pumpkin Soup

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...

Quirky Summer Entertainment in Longmont

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...

Hike to Hanging Lake

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...

Late Spring Flowers

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...

Inflammation; a Protective Mechanism

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...

Marian Flowers (Flowers for Mary)

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...