I love how quickly my chamomile grows in early spring and summer. The blooming delicate flowers are so pretty. Chamomile is an essential ingredient in my homemade tea. I dry the flowers to use in the tea.Chamomile PlantFreshly picked ChamomileChamomile on drying rack ... continue reading...
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Spring Garden
Spring garden design is always thrilling. Companion planting with attention to crop rotation makes every year different. Notice the row covers I use over my seeds. Throughout my years of gardening, I have found that covering my newly planted seeds improves their germination time. It also prevents birds from carrying off my new seedlings which haven't yet established deep roots. Small cages placed around plants transplanted, while still small, keep their shallow roots firmly in the soil ... continue reading...
Mom’s Potato Salad
Mom's Potato Salad got its name because it is, hands down, my daughter's favorite recipe. Not a birthday, holiday or special meal is complete for her without my potato salad. I do not make that gloppy messy version, but one that includes traditional ingredients with a fresh crunchy taste! And who doesn't love potato salad for bbq's, picnics and parties? Although, my daughter does think it should be an everyday staple!!Classic potato salad includes potatoes, eggs, celery, onions and a ... continue reading...
Mint Chamomile Herbal Tea
What is more refreshing than a glass of iced mint chamomile herbal tea, sweetened to perfection, on a hot summer day? Imagine sitting in your most comfortable outdoor chair enjoying a cup of cool sunshine. Or, how about relaxing in your cozy chair by a warm winter fire, sipping a steaming mug of your homemade herbal tea? Pure heaven!Dried herbs and fresh herbs make delicious teas. I prefer using dried herbs because they are richer in vitamins and minerals than fresh herbs. The ... continue reading...
Starting Seeds in Soil Blocks
SOIL BLOCKS I have been starting seeds in soil blocks for many years since my good friends at Kiwihill Farm in Maine introduced me to the method. Soil blocking is an extremely clever way to start your seedlings. You start with small blocks, then transplant the growing plant into successively bigger blocks. ... continue reading...