The Curious Case of Goldenrod Honey
Honey that set too soon, a landscape full of golden flowers, and a jar everyone wanted. Follow a beekeeper’s clues in The Curious Case of Goldenrod Honey.
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A Hillside Bee Rescue: A Hail Mary in October
A Saturday farmers market led to an unexpected bee rescue on a steep hillside. With their tree cut down and cold weather closing in, could this scattered colony get another chance?
The Art of a Foot Soak: Ten Minutes for You
I learned the art of a foot soak at my father’s feet. A personal story, a simple ritual, and an invitation to give yourself ten minutes of care.
The “U” in Ritual
A little lipstick, a honey loofah, and a word I’ve come to love. An introduction to self-care rituals and the small things that remind us we matter.
Faded Flowers
Fewer tents, the last dahlias, and fresh cilantro in the air. A quiet Saturday reminded me how much an October farmers market still has to offer.
Beer, Bees, and Me
From my mother’s beer curlers to handmade soaps and a local honey ale, hops and honey keep finding their way into my story. Next stop: Garvies Point Brewery.
It Started with Hello
At a quiet farmers market, a few unexpected conversations revealed just how far a simple "hello" can lead.
Saving Dahlia Seeds: Something to Save for Spring
A clay pot filled with free seeds, a bouquet of dahlias and one simple question: Can you save dahlia seeds? The answer led from the farmers market to Planting Fields—and to the excitement of growing something entirely new.
Turmeric Honey: A Long Time Coming
What happens when folk wisdom, science, family tradition, and a beekeeper's kitchen all meet in one little jar?
The Beets I Didn’t Buy
Craft fair day brought new shoppers, turmeric honey, conversations about beets, and a reminder that the farmers market is filled with people who know their craft.
