Embroidered Bohemian Woman Coloring Book Image
This Embroidered Bohemian Woman though, she came along at the right time. And, as you can see, I didn’t color her in the usual way – I embroidered her.
I Care About You
This is a hard post for me to write but I’m afraid to NOT write it. I know that some of you will disagree with me and some may…
Hello from the Other Side
Hi, it’s me. Vicki. Shouting a big “hello” from the other side of Hades. It’s been a seriously rough couple of years but I finally, FINALLY feel like I’m out on the other side. The other side of cancer, empty nest syndrome and a big ol’ midlife crisis just to hit the high point. YEOW!
Creating an Herbal Apothecary – Rose Hip Tincture
Turns out you can create your own herbal apothecary and it’s not terribly hard either. There are many ways to create effective products right from your home garden. One of the first things most beginning herbalists learn how to make is tinctures.
Tinctures are alcoholic extracts of plants, they have a long history of use, and can easily be taken on the go.
Super Scarf Number Two
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my first super scarf here. I gave it away as a birthday gift and then decided that I NEEDED one of my own. (By the way, the recipient loved it.) So, ya know, I just made another
Herb of the Month – Tumeric
Tumeric is a widely cultivated tropical plant grown originally in India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome. It is used as a condiment and yellow die. Turmeric is part of the ginger family.
An Accident in the Garden
I backed up a few steps to see if I had room in this garden for a few more bulbs and that’s when I tripped over the edging of the bed. As I was falling backward I heard two snaps – one in my back, and one in my wrist and I knew instantly that I had broken my wrist.
