June 24, 2009

herbal helper Maisy


When I was creating my herbal mix for a digestive tincture this morning, I found my new friend Maisy was very willing to help and supervise... I think she liked the scent of the chamomile flowers that went into the bowl. I told her we now have to be patient for about 6 weeks and let the herbs blend properly with the alcohol, and then we can try some of the tincture in a drink. (but I believe she should have some chamomile tea instead for her little tummy).
Isn't Maisy adorable? I picked her up a few days ago at Ikea - we had an immediate connection. Many of her sisters are waiting at Ikea to be adopted...

Valerian loved by butterflies, bees, and beetles

I hope I am wrong, but I have been closely supervising and admiring my valerian beauties out in the front herb garden, and have seen not only butterflies, and bees, but also beetles!!! So ripped open my gardening books and not sure if these are potato beetles or cucumber beetles - need to do more research! They better not do a lot of damage....

June 2, 2009

Celebrations all week long

Celebrated our first harvest of rhubarb this week with a yummy rhubarb strawberry crisp dessert...then as you can see my oldest son happy as he and younger brother walked home with 5 Awards that they received at their High School Awards Night - Honor Roll and Construction Technologies related - and we also attended Sea Cadets Annual Review over the weekend. They both worked hard and we are very proud of them (even our 'pup' gave a congratulations hug).