by Cindyj | May 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you like beer you may be interested in growing some of your own ingredients. Hops are the most common herb used in beer and are used for bittering. They are relatively easy to grow and make a nice vine to grow up your deck or elsewhere.hopsI’ve been...
by Cindyj | Jun 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sunny beachThe dog days of summer are upon us. That hot sun not only dries out our skin causing premature wrinkles, but is can also increase the risk for skin cancer. Herbs can help skin in a number of ways, including cleansing, cooling, and protecting. Make an...
by Cindyj | May 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Spring SaladThe site of spring herbs popping from the ground in spring was a welcome site to people in the pre supermarket era who had little nutritive foods for months over the late winter. These spring herbs or bitters are packed with nutrition and can be enjoyed in...
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...
by Cindyj | Sep 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Beer is an ancient drink (and food) that I happen to be quite fond of. I especially like beer with lots of floral hops. Hops were not always used in beer though, and may not have been used until the 9th century. Before that, a mixture of herbs referred to as gruit was...
