The Wild Cherry Farm
~ Seasonal Living, Self-Care and Building a Creative Business ~
Inspiration for seasonal crafts and celebrations throughout the year.
by Alice Cary (1820-1871) The leaves are fading and falling, The winds are rough and wild,The birds have ceased their calling, But let me tell you, my child, Though day by day, as it closes, Doth darker and colder grow,The roots of the bright red roses Will keep alive in the snow. And when the Winter is over, The boughs …
If you grow your own tomatoes you will love this Tomato and Sweetcorn Bean Salad. It’s our favourite summer salad and a great way to use up all those cherry tomatoes that are growing abundantly in our polytunnel at this time of the year. What’s your favourite tomato recipe? The basis for this recipe are …
There’s something wonderful about stepping outside to pick ingredients for breakfast. These days I like to wake up early and take some time to meditate and write before making breakfast for myself and my boys. Smelling the fresh morning air, breathing deeply, while walking along our track and picking a big bowl of blackberries, becomes …
Do you want to provide wholesome, nourishing meals for yourself and your family but find yourself overwhelmed and disorganized in the kitchen? Without a clear plan, it’s easy to fall into the trap of last-minute, unhealthy food choices. The result? Wasted money, wasted food, and compromised nutrition for you and your loved ones. Save time …
I created this E-Book with my two older children when they were 5 and 3 years old. It’s full of activities, crafts, recipes and more for the month of September. I had planned to make an E-Book for every month of the year but never finished this project because I got pregnant with my third …
You can use all the lovely summer vegetables growing in your garden to make this summer vegetable garden soup. Even if you don’t have a garden, this recipe is great for using up those leftover vegetables in the fridge before you go shopping again. Today I decided to try one of our bigger Kohlrabis that …
July is nearly over but I still want to write an update on our garden and polytunnel, the way it looks right now. Here are the last few months: I’m so glad I called my Blog “the Wild Cherry Farm” because it is very wild indeed these days. Between going on Campervan trips and neglecting …
This is the third post in my series of showing the growth and change in our Polytunnel and Garden. The first two are here: one about April and one about May. Now it’s the end of June and it’s getting messy around here. I noticed that I like spring and early summer in the garden …
As the temperatures rise there’s no better time to quench your thirst with this captivating elderflower lemon drink 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 …
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 …
