March 26th, 2009 If you were around in the sixties, you probably remember the patchouli craze. Patchouli incense was considered totally groovy. Sitting around someone’s basement, listening or jamming to folk, rock or psychedelic music, there was always a stick of patchouli incense burning to add to the illusion of being one of the “cool kids”. Here [...]
March 22nd, 2009 Here’s some info about a climbing herb that has moved house with me several times – Hops Humulus lupulus Perennial (annual varieties are available) Hardy to Zone 3 Height: 20’ – 25’ + (very fast grower)
December 9th, 2008 As with many of our Christmas traditions, the use of holly as an important celebratory plant began long before the first Christmas, though Christians have adopted and adapted the tradition to make it their own. The Romans are credited with originating the custom of gifting their friends with holly boughs during [...]
