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.