Now that the beautiful Indian summer has disappeared here in the Pacific Northwest, and things are a bit more dreary, it’s time for some things to change around this homestead! The garden is ready to be cleared of all the dead tomato plants and vines, and the huge poke weeds we let grow too bigContinue reading “The Times They Are A Changin’”
Tag Archives: urban foraging
The Great Mallow Caper
This plant is just amazing! So many uses! And it’s been a glorious journey discovering, collecting, and trying out all the beneficial parts of these plants. The Malva neglecta or common mallow plant grows itself everywhere in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve done several posts mentioning this plant and it’s uses, which include making salad, collectingContinue reading “The Great Mallow Caper”
Share Some Greased Tea With Me…
Meet the officially unofficial Lady Wilde herbal tea! A gorgeous blend of home grown, hand picked flowers of mallow, lavender, and rose coupled with a touch of chocolate mint. As would be expected, the smells are floral and heavenly. When the drying is complete, I’ll let you know how it tastes. Nutrition and Benefits: MallowContinue reading “Share Some Greased Tea With Me…”
Backyard Economy
All the initial startup work is paying off! We’ve got tomatoes ripening on the vine (and they are tasty!), roses are in bloom, strawberries galore, purple pole beans, onions, herbs, and the fall garden sprouting! I absolutely love the homesteading life. I get to feel the satisfaction of harvesting the literal fruits of my labor,Continue reading “Backyard Economy”
Victory Garden
Increasingly it appears that much of our modern society is becoming more and more uncertain. In the last two years I’ve heard, and have asked myself questions like… Do our votes really count? Can we afford gas prices much longer? Will this inflation ever quit? Are food shortages really on the way? With so manyContinue reading “Victory Garden”
Artful Homemaker 