Look what we saw on our walk the other day!

The lilacs are starting to bloom! FYI this is the perfect time to collect some and try that Candied Flower recipe – you know you want to.
Or maybe you’d rather make some air freshening mixes that aren’t toxic. I saw some great dried lavender at the farmers market the other day, so maybe some local shops around your town have some as well.
Gather:

Cedar shavings – 1-2 ounces (I like mine Cedar heavy, but most people like the lavender to shine through more).
About 1/4 – 1/2 ounce dried pennyroyal (air dried best, …read more

Candied flowers are one of my favorite things ever. You can use them for so many things:

Cake, pie, sorbet, ice cream, and cupcake toppers.
Bag them up and give as gifts.
Add to summer drinks.
Decoration for dishes or around a holiday table.
To teach kids about edible flowers.
You can use super tiny bags and turn them into gift tags on presents. I’m not a fan of the plastic use here, but it looks fabulous.
Add them to easter baskets.
Wedding favors.

Plus they taste great. I made candied flowers for the first time when I was about 10 years old – candied lilacs actually and I’ve …read more

Well, I’ve been absent all weekend – which I will explain in the next post. But first the answer the tree quiz (that I promised the other day – bad me).
The answer to this tree hug quiz is Tea Tree.
I use tea tree oil a lot. The other day I was thinking, so… “Is there really a tea tree?” I looked it up, thinking I’d find a shrub or small plant, but there is a tea tree. It’s native to Australia and while the tree resembles a shrub, it’s a tree.
Tea tree essential oil is a great all-purpose oil. You …read more