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Garlic Braids

Posted in Crafts, Growing, tagged , on July 17, 2017 | 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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Fun with Cable Knitting

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on December 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Cable knitting is, if possible, even more addictive than Fair Isle patterns.  Best of all it’s pretty easy to do if you have the right tools and some good patterns.  I like using cables on things like mittens and fingerless gloves as it makes them much easier to fit on a variety of hand sizes. […]

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More Fair Isle Knitting

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on November 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

It’s cold and time to knit!  I have been playing around more with Fair Isle knitting and think it could take a lifetime to explore all the interesting colors and patterns that can be used.    

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Fingerless Gloves

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , on November 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Each year the knitting compulsion starts to build as the days get shorter and colder; by the holidays it’s in full swing and my main desire in life is to sit by the fire, listen to a really good audiobook and knit like crazy. This year I have been making fingerless gloves for holiday gifts.  […]

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Holiday Gift Ideas from Urban Farm Hub

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged , , on November 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The season of wondering what in the world to give people for the holidays is upon us.  I really enjoy making people things but it can be a challenge to figure out something that people will actually like.  This has not always been something I have been particularly good at; I remember the year everyone […]

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Oktoberfest!

Posted in Cooking, Crafts on October 16, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

Oktoberfest at the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum in Frederick, MD is great fun!

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Let’s Get Hoppy

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged , , , , on September 25, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

What to do with those hop cones ripening on your vine?  Making beer is the first thing that comes to people’s minds as this plant is what gives brews their distinctive bitter flavor but there’s a lot more you can do! What exactly is hops? Hops are hardy perennials that can grow up to 26 […]

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Using Glass to Decorate Your Wire Fence

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 24, 2016 | 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, 2016 | 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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Edible Flowers

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged on June 11, 2016 | 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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