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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Be careful what you wish for!

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Yesterday I was jabbering about being rushed and spending so much time in the garden. It seemed like there was a never ending list of chores...
Sunday, May 27, 2007

Death by Gardening

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I'm pretty sure there is such a thing, and I'm also pretty sure it has a hold on me. Every day, I stride purposefully past the baske...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Planting Patio Herbs in Containers

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From the Jul/Aug '02 issue of The Essential Herbal , and written by Johann McKee. (Be sure to read Johann's poem at the bottom of t...
Monday, May 14, 2007

Herb Faire FUN!

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Landis Valley Herb Faire held their 20th faire this past weekend, and it didn't disappoint us. Never does. It is a profitable venue, but...
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Thursday, May 10, 2007

The Twisted Sisters Ride On - Baton Rouge

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We just returned from a whirlwind tour of Baton Rouge, led by the intrepid Sarah Liberta, and her terrific accomplice Charlene Bishop. Thos...
Monday, May 07, 2007

Early May - a day in my life

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May in Pennsylvania is breathtaking. April brought all the fleeting wild flowers that most people never see (the bloodroot, the trilliums, a...
Monday, April 30, 2007

Finally got into the woods again

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Yesterday was the second day in a row where we did 5 batches of soap. We really thought we'd be set for a while longer, considering all...
Sunday, April 29, 2007

Olde Thyme Herbal Salves

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Ok, so there's no thyme in the salves, but I just couldn't resist using that spelling. During the last week we did the on-line salve...
Thursday, April 26, 2007

Visiting Lancaster County? EAT HERE!

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I've very proud of the this part of the country. Our region is the garden spot of America, with beautiful ( though vanishing) farms, exc...
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Saturday, April 21, 2007

Earth Day

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It is no accident that Earth Day coincides with Arbor Day. These are moments that stir each of us - for whatever of these reasons or named d...
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Friday, April 20, 2007

The weather finally surrendered to spring

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Each year, we become more and more fascinated with the baby animals around here. This year, the horse farm up the road had 2 colts so far, ...
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Thursday, April 19, 2007

The Essential Herbal May/June 2007

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Another fabulous issue is starting to reach subscribers! I wrote earlier about Deborah Stiffler winning the cover contest, and this is how...
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Sunday, April 15, 2007

PA Herb Festival '07

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Yesterday was the second day of the PA Herb Festival , and we were there. Maureen Rogers ( Herbnet ) could only be there for the first day,...
Friday, April 13, 2007

Moving along

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Things have been moving right along around here, but you wouldn't know it from reading here. It's very convenient to use this space ...
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Sunday, April 01, 2007

Salves and Balms Class - Online!

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We're giving another class, this one the last week of April. SALVES AND BALMS It is a basic class to help get the concept of combining o...
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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Signs of Spring around here

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First, are these new shoes we found at a little shop in Lititz. They are called "Funky Feet" and come in a variety of designs. ...
Saturday, March 24, 2007

Almost Foraging Time Again!

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The chickweed never did die off around here, but so many other greens are starting to pop up. It's time to mention the cookbook " W...
Thursday, March 22, 2007

Welcome Spring!

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I'm just a couple days late welcoming spring, but with the snow just melting from the yard, not too many people noticed. Today was an ...
Sunday, March 18, 2007

just a quick hello

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I've been a bad blogger! It's been so busy around here. This time of year should be slow and easy, but that hasn't been the cas...
Sunday, March 11, 2007

Lancaster County Soapworks in the News!

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Good clean fun / Making soap and cracking jokes is all in a day's work at Lancaster County Soapworks By Catherine MolitorisLancaster New...