Oct 13th, 2009 Posted by Grace

Review: Make Your Place by Raleigh Briggs

Make Your Place: Affordable and Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs is reminiscent of DIY books of the ’70s with its entirely hand-lettered pages and illustrations by the author, but it’s an up-to-date introductory course to beginning herbalism for the home. Each topic is treated quickly, in usually no more than a page or two. I’m still a newbie to herbal remedies and household... read more

Oct 13th, 2009 Posted by Grace

A Squash A Day

This past weekend I visited Hunter Orchards, a local, family-owned-and-operated organic orchard. One of the most memorable school field trips for local children is the visit to Hunter Orchards’ pumpkin patch, where children can select their own pumpkin right out of the patch. I took a trip to Hunter Orchards with friends last year and again this year, and it looks like it’s becoming something... read more