We Love Herbs

We are trying hard to extend the growing season for some of our herbs. Although it doesn’t look like it’s working well, we are eternal optimists. We are passionate about using herbs in our skin care products.Besides supporting small farms why do we use...

Yarrow

I am trying to learn more about the native herbs that grow in Colorado so I can rely less on the European herbs that were transplanted here. Did you know that the common yarrow which is native to Colorado has been called ‘field hops’ because it can be used in making...

An Herb A-Fair

I can’t believe summer is nearing an end, but this is my favorite time with the harvest abundant. I’ve just returned from my brothers wedding and next week I will post about the Wedding Herbs I made for them. This post is just to let you know that there...

Skin Care from your Kitchen and Herb Garden

I’ll be teaching a class this Monday night, June 23 at the Gardens on Spring Creek. This is a new botanical gardens in Ft. Collins encompassing 18 acres. We will discuss various herbs that are used for skin care such as calendula, plantain, lavender, chamomile,...