Leeks & Celery

I harvested these lovelies today in the October sunshine and made a vegetable stock with the upper leek leaves and the outer celery stalks. I then made an amazing soup with roasted leeks, potatoes and a garden acorn squash ... some carrots too, not to mention the delicious wisdom of fresh sage. I adapted this "recipe," using what I had on hand. It was a perfect meal to close this perfect autumn day.

Horseradish

I harvested, blessed and bathed the lovely garden roots.

I peeled their skins.

I chopped the roots and placed them lovingly in my very, very old food processor.

I gave them a whirl, added some infused viola apple cider vinegar and sea salt and gave them a few more whirls.

I packed it in a jar and placed it in the refrigerator and there it will please me for months to come!

What I've been up to lately....

What I've been up to lately....
Made some tinctures with my new labels...aaahh feels good to get things organized again!

Harvested a few more flowers and herbs...


To my surprise there is still more brilliant colors in the garden...








Green Blessings my herbal friends!
Ruth :D

OK Now, Who am *I*?

I am Origanum vulgare, but you can just call me Oregano.

Who Am I?

Here is a bit of my flowering top. I'm so pretty.

Need more info? Well, here ...

Does that help?

Who am I? I *am* Lobelia inflata!

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Imbibing Green

If you've been following my blog, What I Made Today, then you already know that I've been fermenting in a sea of ... well ... fermenting herbal brews! This image pretty much captures the state of my little kitchen, as I scurry into my little acre between raindrops, for fresh pickings to experiment with! I have to say, it is GREAT fun!

This past week I've bottled a gallon each of Melissa Ale, Cardamom Ale and have batches going of Melissa Mead, Rose Petal Mead, "Emergency" Mead, Chamomile Ale, Green (tea) (solstice) Rain Ale, Sarsaparilla Ale and Sage Ale. Little gallon batches each!

Next up is Ground Ivy Ale, Bee Balm Petal Ale ... and then ... the fruit meads!

And if this strikes your fancy, be sure to join me In the Garden today (and every Thursday) at 11:30 AM, eastern at Blockhead Radio! I'll be brewing up more green, fermenting talk!

Slainte!