October 2011

October Hibiscus

Garden

In August, I mentioned that I was waiting impatiently for the roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) I planted in the garden this Spring to bloom. It turns out there was a good reason my roselle was taking a long time to bloom. Roselle takes a long time to bloom. I just needed to set my jets to [...]

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Fiber Joy

Crafts

I want to share with you a little something I’ve been working on. It’s my first ever handspun. It’s not much, and goodness knows if you’re a spinner you know it’s horrible.  But it’s mine. And it’s not just handspun.  Hand grown handspun. I planted seeds, watered and waited.  Then came all the growing. And [...]

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Grapevine Wreath Bird Feeder

Crafts

If you’ve ever been torn between the desire to tidy up the dead seed heads of spent summer blooms and the knowledge that you would be taking away a food source for wild birds, this is a project that will give you (and the birds) the best of both worlds. Trim back those spent blooms, [...]

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Super Easy Liquid Soap or Shampoo

Body Care Products

I’ve read many methods for making liquid soap.  Most people agree making liquid soap from scratch, that is, from oils and potassium hydroxide, is tricky at best.  Reports of solidifying and separating are pretty universal.  I tried my hand at it a long time ago, and experienced it myself. I do like the convenience of [...]

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Coffee Giveaway Winners

You, Me, & the Fence Post

Talking coffee as the days shorten and Fall rustles around us has made for a welcome dose of cozy around here.  I loved reading your responses about your favorite way to enjoy your brew.  Without further ado, here are the lucky folks receiving some a special package in the days to come. The winners of [...]

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