HerbMentor News Issue 49: Easter Egg Natural Dyes Revisited

HerbMentor News Issue 49: Easter Egg Natural Dyes Revisited

Mary Travers

My heart is sad today, Mary Travers died. For those of you who didn't know her by name she was Mary of Peter, Paul & Mary. I have loved them almost all of my life, I started listening to their music when I was about 13 or so, was a wanna be hippie and could groove with them all day. The winter before last my dream came true I finally got to see them live up at Stanley Theater in Utica, NY. It didn't matter they were old they could still belt out the music, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face I was so darn proud. I have always told my kids some day when it's my time to leave this earth I want Peter, Paul & Mary to sing for me at my funeral, well that's if we all held on that long. I guess a cd will have to do. The strangest thing is their last concert in May was in New Brunswick,New Jersey where I was born maybe that was her way of saying Good-bye, ya never know. God bless your soul Mary and may you sing in heaven for the angels tonight and every night.

Skyler my little buddy!

"Grandma's Girl" Busy picking dandelions for grandma to make dandelion wine. Iwonder if she thinks she's going to be the taste tester!

Momma Chicken and her brood 10 in all

Hello my name is "Sugar Sham"but my buddies all call me "Loser" see the "L" on my forhead!

Pretty Kitty out helping me enjoy our spring walk.

Isn't she just beautiful!!
I planted these Forsithya and Lilacs from my house in Earlville about 13 years ago, they were just little shoots. I wish I would have planted them around the house instead of out across the pasture. We were building at the time so it was the safest way to go.

Chickweed, never knew how good this "weed" can be for you, both to eat and for medicinal purposes.

"Garden Angel"

this was my Mother's Day gift from Christine a few years ago. She watches over my garden and keeps it safe from the lawnmower!

Chives

Hosta's are popping up!

My Comfrey, this is it's second year and it grew humongous last year.

My very first Dandelion! I think these are so beautiful and good for you too! You can make lemonade, fritters, wine, tea, salad and so many other recipes. Give them a try.

Beautiful Hyacinth's!

Spring has finally come to Columbus, NY!

Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea will be ready May 21st

These are Tallow Soaps

Peppermint Patty and Hunter Fisherman Delight

Will be ready May 21st

I love this color, but it probably will mellow out.