Ready for Spring

Spring Wreaths are ready and more to come! I love these wreaths with the peacock feathers. Great way to add even more color to an herbal wreath.

Blue Jays Galore

We put some seed out a few days ago and we couldn't get over how many Jays were in this Red Maple Tree. We watched as they took turns. I was surprised to see no fighting!

Fun with Herbs

I had some fun creating some cute herbal wreaths

for a much needed Spring awakening in the shop.

I got the idea that Arborvitea was a great base as well

as a great backdrop for all the colors to pop!

This on has lots of silver edged thyme lavender,

chocolate mint, sweet marjoram, & white achillea.

Pretty for a powder room or small bedroom.

Be my Funky Valentine!

We have some pretty & practical things in the shop

right now as well as some very unusual & artsy items.

This paisley print really got me in the mood for

decorating for Valentines Day! I may have to make

some throw pillows out of it!

Huge coffee mugs filled with Healthy Bakes by Catherine

and some yummy new Scone Mixes that we will
have only during the month of February.
Don't forget to mark your calendars February 7th for
Beeker's General Store in Pemberville, OH
Oh yeah! Chocolate Fest!


These are the funkiest Valentine you could give!
Red Hot Chili Pepper Hearts! Only a few left!

One of a kind
100% organic

Herbal Wreaths

herbs grown right here,

hand crafted here with sweet care

(who needs chocolate?)

& the fragrance......love!

Silence for Spring

On a quiet winter tree line
is a sailors delightful sky.

The blues to pinks and apricot hues

so soft but quickly say goodbye.

The days grow longer till I see

the tree line change to green.

I long for days of warmth and light

and peace and harmony.

cmr

Cold outside but.....

BRRRRR.....

it's warm & toasty inside!

Stop in for scents...

Tastes and holiday cheer!

The Pink Flamingo Sale is on until December 13th!

50-75% off select items thoughout the shop.

Fall Harvest Open House

Our first Open House is all about health and good food.

Come taste some new Healthy Bakes that will sure to

become favorites as well as some of my new teas.

Learn how you can get healthier with Lisa's Fitness Studio

Taste health with Mona Vie Juices

and enjoy the sounds and scents of the Holidays.

Fall Harvest Open House starts Nov 14th and ends on Nov 22nd

I will also show how to infuse teas into a few scone mixes.

We will have a raffle ($5.00 tickets) to win a gift basket

of healthy bakes worth over $50.00.

We will also show you how to build your own gift baskets.

Green Love!

Summer days are few now, but we keep our shop
feeling like summer after we harvest all of our
lime green 'Annabelle' Hydrangeas!
Wreath making wouldn't be the same
if I didn't have these lovely and oh so elegant
globes of green!

Patiently Waiting ......

while my mouth is watering as I ad this post!

This is the first year I have ever grown large type watermelon.

I never thought I could grow them big. I wasn't sure what to

feed them or how often and watering was also the question at hand.

I started these from seed in a large hill approx. 36" wide and 8 inches high.

I used the lasagna gardening technique and layered composted leaves, grass clippings

and compost. I planted the seeds in this mound of gold and watched and watered when dry.

I fertilized with fish emulsion every 14 days and stopped when the melons started forming.

I never once had any bugs or mildew issues and the foliage looks amazing!

The melons are getting larger every day and I am guessing a few weigh approx. 10 lbs right now

and they are still growing! I haven't had organic watermelon since I was a kid.

My kids are hooked after watching this process. They want to grow an entire field!

Maybe we'll just grow 10 plants next year instead of just 5!

New Sign & New Name?

Believe it or not, there really is a sign in this flower bed!

It is so small next to all of the tall Cleome and Blue Salvia that

nearly everyone that has never been to our shop blows right

past our place! How frustrating when you drive to an area

that makes you feel like your out of your element.

I am working on a new sign for my shop but I also

need a new name for it.

I would love it if you could all

help me with any suggestions. It's hard coming up

with just a few words to describe what I do.

If you can somehow get all of the following aspects of

what I do and sum it all up in just a few words.

I want to combine landscape design, herbs & herbal

body products, garden shop, herb seminars, everything

lavender, unique shade plants, organics, organic produce,

garden art, farmers market, fairies, loose teas,

herbal cleaners, fresh cut flowers & custom wreaths,

tye dyes, market bags and garden pillows.

I came up with the name:

The Herb & Fern

Post comments anytime & thanks so much.

Lavender Festival Weekend

Want to make a lavender wreath? Wand?

Lavender Lemonade? Learn all about this wonderful,

world loved herb.

Our 2nd annual lavender

fest is on and we have so much to share!

Come on over and let us share our knowledge,

food, and fun with you and bring your friends.

You have a chance to win a wreath like this!

Need a little more Thyme?

We have lots it and you can come and pick,

to create a herbal wreath or for fresh culinary use

or purchase live plants to grow.

Lemon Thyme, Silver Thyme, Common & French all

here for the harvesting!

We even have cute hand painted herb pots if you
want to grow just one or give as a nice gift.

Lavender is next on the list!

Stay tuned for the lavender festival.

Lavender Fest!

Come learn all about this universally loved plant.

We will be having classes all weekend long

and we will be sharing some of our favorite recipies

using lavender. Stroll our gardens and enjoy food samples

or join a class - you can make a lavender wreath or a lavender wand

or even learn to paint lavender on a terra cotta pot.

We will have lavender plants, soaps, home cleaners, candles,

art and baked goods and so much more!

Don't miss out on the fun, food, drink and the learning experience

of our favorite plant!

Saturday June 27th 12:00am - 4 pm and June 28th 12:00 pm - 4 pm

There is a cost for each class

You can call us for more info.419-332-8504

Fe Fi Fo Fern!

Ferns are indeed my favorite plant!

Every spring I wait for those brown clumps to

burst up those funny little fiddleheads

so that my garden once again has that balance

of height and the color and texture. I am always finding

new places to put this charming and versatile fave.

Containers mixed with hosta and annuals placed in a cool

shady spot. Perfect!

Rosemary's Shadow

I love herbs and Rosemary is my no. 1 favorite!

I like how these pots were just sitting on my side stoop

with the Rosemary greening up and starting to bud.

I was taking pictures of my boys and when I turned around

to go back in the house I noticed the shadow and thought

Shadow Shot Sunday with Hey Harriet. Hope she likes this one!

Check out more great shadows on Hey Harriet.

Handcrafted with Love by Sisters

Gearing up for the farmers markets. Yippie!

My best and dearest friend and I truly are sisiters and we both are

lovers of things homemade. Maybe that's why we delve into

so many things. We want to learn it all, read it all, make it all & sell it all

at farmers markets!

We love our jobs and want to share our wares with those who appreciate it.

Those who do appreciate it know it was truly made with love!

Lau' Naturale soaps are featured in this post as well as

my handmade garden journals, healing comfrey and calendula gardeners

hand salves, and my 'funky', heavy duty farmers market totes.

This great weather and the feeling I have for this year have got me

so excited that I can't wait to get going!

Herbed Butters

Makin, bakin & talkin healthy artisan breads!

I enjoyed sharing my recipies with my girls at the Summer Kitchen!

I promised I would post the recipies and give them one more.

Here they are girls. Enjoy!

Rosemary, Walnuts & Kalamatas

1cup smart balance spread (healthier than butter!)

1 cup kalamata olives

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

1 TBSP fresh Rosemary

2 cloves garlic, chopped

black pepper

All goes into a food processor. Proceed to pulse until

combined. Chill for 1/2 hour until firm. You can freeze

this for up to 6 months.......if it lasts that long!!

Herb Butter

1 cup smart balance (or butter)

1/2 cup parsley

1/4 cup chives

1 small shallot or onion (2 TBSP)

2 cloves garlic chopped

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp pepper

Add in if you like chervil or tarragon

South of the Border Butter

1 cup smart balance (or butter)softened

1 cup cilantro, chopped

2-3 TBSP lime juice

1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped (2 tsp or more if your brave!)

2 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 tsp lime zest

Combine all ingredients, chill 1/2 hour and enjoy!

Herb Primer Seminar

April 25th at 10 am

Our first of the season, this herb seminar is for the beginner & well seasoned gardener!

A hands on approach to learning the basics about herb gardening.

We will have lots of herbs to touch, smell and learn about as well as some herbal teas to try.

Sign up now or get on our list for our next class on May 2nd. This class starts at 10 am and cost is $5.00 per person. Class fills fast so don't delay. We hope you can join us!

Shadow Shot & Score!

My son has got skills! I couldn't resist taking a

picture of him making basket after basket! I didn't realize

I got his shadow in there too! Check out Hey Harriet! for

more fun pictures.

I shot a fairy!

With my camera!!

Check out Hey Harriet! for more great shadow shots!