The Wild Cherry Farm
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Inspiration for seasonal crafts and celebrations throughout the year.
As the temperatures rise there’s no better time to quench your thirst with this captivating beverage that effortlessly captures the essence of summer. I love our elder tree (and so do our chickens). We planted it 12 years ago for our son and it’s getting stronger every year. In many cultures it’s considered a good …
Transforming ordinary tin cans into vibrant flower pots is a wonderful way to add a touch of creativity and sustainability to your gardening endeavors. Instead of throwing away those empty cans, why not repurpose them into beautiful containers for your favorite plants? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of turning recycled …
Last month I took a snapshot from our Garden and Polytunnel in April and now I’m going to show you what it looks like in May. I love this time of the year so much. All the growth and liveliness everywhere. Just look how much the lettuce and broad beans grew in four short weeks… …
This refreshing summer drink has all the health benefits of nettle and mint tea, as well as lemons because you don’t boil the lemon juice; you only add it to the warm tea. Yesterday a new project got finished: our picnic table from old scaffolding boards. We brought it over to the pond and enjoyed …
If you have rhubarb growing in your garden you are probably always looking for new ways to use it. Here is a healthy recipe you could make for breakfast or dessert. pin it for later
Keeping a journal or sketchbook to document the things you find and see in nature is such an enjoyable hobby but also a gateway to lots of scientific discoveries. Maybe you have always wanted to try Nature Study yourself or with your kids but never found a way to get started. I’m going to show …
This year I would like to try a monthly snapshot of our Polytunnel and Outside Garden and how it changes every month. During the winter the Polytunnel was empty and I really missed having fresh greens to pick every day. I started growing a few seeds in February and March and finally the first garden …
Create your own hat pattern using the yarn and knitting needles you already have at home. For this tutorial you only need basic knitting skills and straight needles. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. According to the Gaelic Calendar …
