Hello,
Yesterday I made Herbal Salve. I started it in June in a gallon jar. I filled the jar with one-third comfry leaves, one-third Calendula flowers and one-third of lavender buds. Then It was filled with the best quality virgin olive oil. It then sat in the sun for 6 weeks. You could leave it for a longer time but it needs to be in the sun for at least 6 weeks. That gives enough time for the herbs to infuse into the olive oil.
When its ready you need to strain it through cheesecloth into a large pan. Melting some bees-wax in a double boiler. Then you need to add the two together at low heat and stir well. I add lavender essential oil and stir well and pour. Remember that bee’s wax and oils are extremely flammable so you should not leave it un attended This batch
should make approximately 48 jars but you can make smaller amounts. Try
making some or purchase some from the farm or at the farmers market.
Shelburne Farmers Market
On Friday I went to the Farmers Market with my wool, soap and salve. It was a blistering hot day. The market is loaded with
interesting vendors. Another woman and myself were spinning. There were people selling mushrooms, handmade wooden bowls, lamb, ice cream, veggies and fruits of all kinds, wool, maple products, jewelry etc.
It is 2-6 on every Friday afternoon. I will be at the market again on August 3rd. Come and visit. Oh I forgot that there was music all day. What a delightful place.
MORNING GLORIES
This is a picture of morning glories growing on an old metal bed frame on the side garden. Those morning glories have grown sturdier and bigger than the ones a short distance away on the chicken fence. They was a lot of manure mixed in with the soil. It made all the difference.
My Grandson Christopher and I are heading to Florida today. My Mother is in assisted living there and had a fall this week. We will be visiting her in the rehab center. I will be blog from there.
Happy Day To You
Whispering Pines Farm 