Monday, December 31, 2007

Drought Gardening or "Xeriscaping"

You can go to this site by Dr. Perry, from the University of Vermont, to learn more on general water conservation gardening tips.

We will add the herbs and perennials to not only save water but to grow plants that are personally usable and fun to be around.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Rosemary Stems - Let's Make 'em Useful

For those of you who have signed up for our enewsletter you received a hint at how to use rosemary as a shampoo as well as flea tick repellent for your pets. As promised now what do we do with those leftover stems we took the leaves off of.

Those stems, I'm talking the woody kind here, are perfect for skewers if you like to grill, or cue out as some prefer. Simply use the stem as your skewer and this is great with lamb or veal as the stem does have the essential oil in them and will impart that heavenly rosemary fragrance and taste into your food while cooking. Nice thing about the skewer method is the oil is being released into the middle of the meat since the wood is touching there.

Another use is to use the stems as kindling for any fireplace you may have. Collect and save so when you light up the chimney you can also add the delights of the scents to your home.


How's that for being an environmental recycler????

From one Herbanite to another.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Welcome to HerbFest 2008

We hope you can take the time to come visit our delightful spring festival held in historic downtown Wake Forest, N. C. This is our first year expanding our herb and perennial plant sales and entertainment from 3 days to 10 days.

You will enjoy our unique herbs and perennials that are unique to our sale. Our herbs are grown in a U.S.D.A. certified organic environment and feature herb plants you will find no where else. Our perennials are chosen for our climate and are hardened prior to selling so you can ensure their survival.

Franklin Academy Jazz band, Bull City Syndicate, Jessica Ray Band, are all here for your enjoyment. The live call in and immensely popular Weekend Gardener Show on WPTF radio is remote broadcast from HerbFest.

Visit our web site for more information.

Herbal Tips and Ideas