SPRING HAS SPRUNG, THE GRASS IS RIZ, I WONDER WHERE THE FLOWERS IS?

The flowers are coming 😊

Spring and autumn uniquely embody the beauty of transition and renewal, and they are, without a doubt, my favorite times of year. Spring, in particular, is a season that feels like a gentle awakening. As the world shakes off the sleep of winter, vibrant colors emerge in a lively chorus of blossoms and fresh greenery. It's a profound reminder of the cycles of life, and during this time I find myself bursting with creativity and inspiration. Last month I immersed myself in making handcrafted soaps and knitting washcloths, fulfilling my need to create tangible expressions of my passions. Now, as the days grow warmer, my focus has shifted to planting. I can hardly contain my excitement as I watch trays of seeds come to life under the grow lights in my home, with the delicate sprouts of chamomile being the first to break through the soil.

Just a few days ago, my husband Ulises and I embarked on an adventure - a 1.5 hour drive north to purchase a locally handmade potting table that I have been searching for over the past three years. The long hours of kneeling and bending during planting seasons have taken a toll on our backs, and we knew it was time for a solution. After much searching, I stumbled upon a beautiful potting table on Facebook Marketplace. It was not only affordable but also crafted with impressive skill using repurposed wood, making it both sturdy and attractive. I felt a deep sense of gratitude for this find, knowing it would allow us to take care of our plants while standing comfortably. 

So far I've started the following:

Calendula (for my salves)

Banana Pepper (for food)

Celosia (for the dye)

Zinger Hibiscus (for tea)

Beans (for food)

Bunching Onions (for food)

Gomphrena (for soap decorating)

Mongolian Giant Sunflowers (for the birds)

Spinners Ivory (or my spinning wheel)

Broom Corn (to make a broom)

Bergamot (for the pollinators)

Hopi Black Dye Sunflowers (for the dye)

Echinacea (for tea and tincture)

Yarrow (for pollinators and skin issues)

German Chamomile (for tea to stabilize mast cells)