I get regular emails from Burlap and Barrel https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/pages/about-us who is a Public Benefit Corporation building new international supply chains that are equitable, transparent and traceable. In a few words they support smallholder farmers and provide some of the most unusual spices such as this wild pompona vanilla. I am a big supporter of the … Continue reading
The honeybees are very busy here in Michigan as they gather pollen from the remaining flowers still blooming. This bee is enjoying my lavender flowers which is a favorite. Food is scarce now and they do become a bit aggressive in their search for “sugar”. Winters are long here and they are trying to be … Continue reading
The summer season is nearing its end and my herbs are going to seed (flowering) and basically looking a little ragged from a long summer of producing fresh herbs for cooking and baking. I let my basil go early (I made batches of pesto and used it in so many recipes) and the honey bees … Continue reading
It is October 9th and some of my flowers like nasturtiums are flourishing and so are the bees hoping for one or two last tastes of nectar so necessary for the well-being of their hives. Is Fall ever coming to Southern Michigan? This is one happy bee! This is one happy bumblebee! This little bee … Continue reading
Don’t these scones sound just lovely? I mean orange blossom water and natural raw honeycomb – no not the honey in a jar but the honeycomb itself. Not only did the name of the recipe get my attention but the first words describing these scones “inspired by the busy bees of spring”. Needless to say … Continue reading
Some know I moved from my 1 acre home with lots of flower/veggie/herb beds, trees and shrubs. I am now gardening in containers on my small deck attached to my condo which is not quite the same but still enjoyable. One thing for sure there is a lot less work! My garden so far includes … Continue reading
I just love my bees… I have all kinds of bees visiting my lavender right now which is one of their favorite plants. I did not harvest any flowers this year and my 12 plants are loaded with tons of beautiful blooms. This bumblebee has been working hard all day and has gathered lots of pollen … Continue reading