The outdoors are still very appealing to me in the winter. Yes, it’s damn cold, but bundle up, grab your camera, and see the world from behind a lens and first hand! Here are some examples of beauty in dormancy. Okay, okay, the rooster is on my back porch but I [...]
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Get off your butt this winter and go for a walk!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged winter interest on January 1, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The Square Silo
Posted in Uncategorized on June 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
There are so many things I want to know about this old farm. Occasionally, I have to call my 82 year-old Father and ask him to tell me everything he knows about a certain farm monument. The square silo on our farm was built by Orson Lynn and his Father in the 1930′s. Forms were [...]
Lavender Sky
Posted in Uncategorized on May 29, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Being a lover of the herb lavender, I just could not believe my eyes when I stepped out the back porch the other night before sunset. I snapped a few pictures, doubtful that I would be able to capture the beauty but my trusty, inexpensive camera did the job well! It’s not too often one gets to [...]
As Blogged for the Herb Companion Magazine – Green Waters
Posted in This is How We Make It!, Uncategorized on April 28, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Here in Wisconsin we have a small herb group that meets on a monthly basis. Recently we met a Lara’s house and she served us “Green Water”. She simply used fresh cilantro and a thinly sliced, peeled cucumber and served it on ice in an elegant, tall-stemmed glass. It was cool and refreshing and this [...]
My Top 10 Favorite Essential Oils
Posted in Uncategorized on March 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The oils that fall on my top 10 list of favorite oils are there for several reasons. Each oil is extremely versatile and blend well with others, they are reasonably priced, and they smell pleasing to me. My top 10 list of favorite essential oils is as follows: 1. Patchouli – it is earthy and [...]
Sleepy Herb Tea
Posted in Uncategorized on February 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here is a great herb tea recipe made up of herbs that can be snatched from the herb garden almost all growing season. I use an equal portion of each but I go light on the lavender using just a few sprigs of each herb fresh or dried. Sleepy Herb Tea Peppermint or Spearmint Summer [...]
Top 5 Benefits of Raised Beds for Your Herb Garden
Posted in Uncategorized on January 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This time of year it is hard not to wish for a green garden. It is an excellent time of year to sit and plan for a new herb garden or even how and where to plant the veggies. Have you considered raised beds in your garden? On our Farm we love raised beds, not only [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A Winter Day at the Herb Farm
Posted in Uncategorized on December 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »
With life and time slowing down a bit during the holidays, we had a chance to get outdoors and take some photos of some of the things that we adore about living in the country. No hustle or bustle, just critters and quiet. Yesterday our Ruffed Grouse came in for a visit on Christmas day. [...]
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