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Elderberry Cordial

One of my very favorite herbs is elder, for both the blossoms and berries are versatile and valuable.  In mid-January during another blast of winter, I pulled a bag of elderberries from the freezer and cooked a medicinal and tasty … Continue reading

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The bounty begins! But wait….

One of my written goals for the potager is to “keep good and accurate records of the harvest.”  That hasn’t been as easy as it would appear, partly because it is hard to force myself to take the time, and … Continue reading

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