LEARNING ABOUT THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE

About 15 years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Lise Wolff at her elderberry tincture making workshop. Lise, a local registered clinical herbalist, possesses a wealth of knowledge in medicinal plants. With a Master's degree in Science in Herbalism from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, her expertise has made her a valuable resource for people in Minnesota. Every time I join her for a plant...

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APPLE PICKING TIME

Today, my daughter and I headed out to Applewood Orchard for a delightful day of apple picking. Every year when we visit feels like a mini celebration of fall, and today was no different. We wandered through the rows of trees, excited to find our favorite variety: Sweet Tango. We love these apples not only for their delicious crunch but also for their perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.In...

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TUTORIAL: ESSENTIAL OIL SOLID PERFUME HOLDER

 The following directions are for how to make the base of the bag above. Decorate according to your preference. The process of making the bag above is shown on YouTube. The images below are just to guide you through making the base yourself.  Use cardstock. Cut the cardstock at 7" x 7 3/4"Score along the 7 3/4" side at 5/8", 1 3/8", 4 1/4", 5"Turn the cardstock to the 7" side and...

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REOPENING OUR BOOTH: WE ARE BACK TO SELLING AT THE CRAFT MARKET

After taking the month of August to focus on home projects, we are excited to announce our return to the Riverwalk Market in Northfield, MN on September 14th. This break allowed us to recharge and tackle a variety of tasks at home. Now with those things out of the way, we are eager to reconnect with the vibrant community at the market.The Riverwalk Market is a wonderful venue filled with local vendors,...

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DOES THE WOOLY BEAR REALLY PREDICT WINTER WEATHER?

What is a Wooly Bear? The Wooly Bear, also known as the larval stage of the Isabella Moth, is a delightful and fuzzy caterpillar that makes its appearance in the fall. This charming creature is not just an adorable sight to behold; it has a particular fondness for munching on my favorite medicinal plant, plantain. With its unique cocoon that resembles a fur ball, it's fascinating to note that...

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WE SAID GOODBYE TO OUR PRECIOUS BOY

Nine years ago, while tabling at an event for the organization Howling for Wolves, our lives took a delightful turn when we met our precious little boy Pancho. The event was hosted by a woman who ran a chihuahua rescue and she was showcasing a selection of her adorable dogs in hopes some would be adopted. As my daughter walked past her bundle of little chi chi's our Pancho instantly captured her heart....

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THE JOY OF TOO MUCH

 Every year, as the gardening seasons approaches, I find myself unable to resist the allure of planting seeds. What begins as a modest plan often spirals into an ambitious project. This year was no exception - I decided to plant abundantly, putting in about 14 seeds of each variety I chose. The gamble paid off better than expected; out of dozens of seeds sown, maybe only five didn't germinate....

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