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Garlic Braids

Posted in Crafts, Growing, tagged , on July 11, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Right now is a good time to harvest garlic.  Braiding it then hanging it in a cool, dark place is a great way to store it for later. First dry the garlic until the leaves are limp and the outside of the bulb is getting papery. Gently brush off the dirt and trim the roots off.  […]

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Using Glass to Decorate Your Wire Fence

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 24, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Wire fences are functional but sometimes lack color and beauty.  To beautify your fence or trellis try this simple trick of hanging glass between the squares. Pick your glass from a stained glass store or if you are in the Seattle area, Bedrock Industries has a great selection.   Cut two pieces of wire and […]

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Lavender Sachets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 19, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Opening up a drawer and smelling lavender always brings me back to visits to my aunt and uncle’s Montana ranch.   Making these sachets is quick and easy and they last for months. All you need is dried lavender and squares of pretty fabric.  If you want a sachet with a stronger smell then you […]

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Dried Lavender Bunches

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

About the simplest thing you can do to preserve your lavender is to cut it, tie it in bunches then hang it to dry. Be sure the bunches aren’t too thick or they might rot in the middle.  Tie the string very tight or use a rubber band as it will shrink as it dries […]

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Edible Flowers

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged on June 11, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Many of the flowers that grace our yards are edible.  They can be used as accents in a salad or as garnish on a main dish. Here are a few of my favorites: I like to use chive flowers in salads to lend a slightly onion flavor.  Here’s a recipe for omelets with chive flowers. Lavender cookies are […]

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Spinning with Pet Fur

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , on June 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Spinning with pet fur can be done!  In this warm weather Mr. Bunners, aka Attila the Bun, is shedding his white fur in big soft billowy clumps.  Petting him it felt sort of like cashmere so I decided to collect it and try spinning it into yarn. First I tried just the fur but the […]

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Lavender Wands

Posted in Crafts on June 5, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

I love lavender!  I use it in cooking, sachets and many other ways.  The flowers on my bushes are just beginning to bud out now; over the coming weeks I will share some of my favorite ways to use this versatile herb. Here is how to make lavender wands.  These make great gifts and can be […]

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Paradise Found Fiber Farm to the Rescue

Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move, tagged , , on May 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

By Mary Donaty – Owner and operator of Paradise Found Fiber Farm Early this year my farm was part of a rescue effort; 176 alpacas were in trouble in Oregon. OSU stepped in and treated the neglected and undernourished animals then Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue of Tenino, WA organized a massive project to rehome the […]

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Making Dried Flower Bouquets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on May 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Each year I look at the riot of colorful flowers in my garden and want to save them for the dark winter months.  One of the best ways I have found to do this is by making dried flower bouquets.  After a lot of trial and error the plants that seem to work the best […]

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Bellingham Farmer’s Market

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged , , on April 13, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Chicken pasties, designer mulled lemonade, buskers and juicy produce; the Bellingham Farmer’s Market has it all.  Yesterday under the glorious sunshine we got a chance to visit this vibrant place.      

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