Tag Archives: lavender

Homemade: Calendula Infused Oil

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

A couple of weeks ago I talked about growing and drying one of my favorite garden plants: Calendula. Now I want to continue this little mini-series by talking about how to make a Calendula oil infusion. Simply put, infusion is … Continue reading →

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Drying Down, Putting Up and Vining All Over

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Summer has only just arrived, and already we are busy here daily preserving the harvests. My wife is in charge of blueberries, and almost every morning she is out there in the blueberry patch harvesting. She has to ‘suit up’ … Continue reading →

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Herbal Infused Simple Syrups

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love experimenting in the kitchen. My mother taught me to cook when I was quite young, and since she liked to try new things in the kitchen, I guess it rubbed off on me. The latest thing I’ve been … Continue reading →

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