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Calendula Cream

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, tagged , on July 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Calendula’s blooming so it’s time to make soothing cream.

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Pressed Flowers

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on July 5, 2018 | 1 Comment »

I love to press spring flowers then use them on cards or on stationery.  My favorite plants to press are Johnny jump ups, Bleeding heart and variegated hops but almost any thin flower will do. If you want something like calendula then you need to press the petals separately; if you try and dry the […]

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Edible Flowers

Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, tagged on June 25, 2018 | 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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Lavender Sachets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on June 20, 2018 | 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 15, 2018 | 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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Lavender Wands

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , on June 15, 2018 | 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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Branch Borders

Posted in Crafts, Growing, tagged , , , on February 17, 2018 | 2 Comments »

I just trimmed my redwood dogwoods to get basket making supplies and decided to use the larger branches to make a border for a flower and herb bed.            

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Tray Basket

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on February 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Tray baskets are easy to make and useful for many things! Judy from Fishsticks basketery taught a great class at the 2018 Cattleman Expo.

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More Baskets!

Posted in Crafts, tagged , , , on January 18, 2018 | Leave a Comment »

Here’s how to make another type of basket! Starting First cut slits in four of the spokes in the center of the spoke. Next make a slant cut on the ends of the non-slitted spokes so it is sharp and pointed. Slide the cut end spokes through the slits in the other spokes. This basket […]

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Dogwood and Willow Baskets

Posted in Crafts, tagged , on January 17, 2018 | 2 Comments »

It’s warming up, the weather is clearing and the basket making fever is coming!  Making baskets is pretty straight forward but you do need some patience and a more materials than you would expect. To make a basket first make a good strong wreath out of the dogwood.  I often fasten one part with wire […]

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