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Savory is not only a description for foods that are on the salty with some spice or herbs. It is also the name of a wonderful herb that I’ve learned to love and use in my cooking. I planted savory in my kitchen herb garden almost 20 years ago without really knowing much about it.Continue reading “Savory benefits”

My daughter has taught me about amazing nutrition that comes from plants that we consider weeds. So over the last few years I’ve eaten dishes that include mallow, chickweed, dandelion, and perhaps most surprising one -nettle. That’s right, stinging nettle! Nettle needs to be treated with respect and caution because the little fibers on theirContinue reading “Unexpected gifts”

After the blessing of a wet winter, my backyard herb farm has been flourishing with so many perennials that woke up after their long winter nap. Much to my delight, some newly planted herbs came back even better that last year. Echinacea plants have filled the raised bed joining the dandelions. I didn’t realize soContinue reading “Perennial Delights”

Over the past few years lemon balm has sprung up all over my garden. I used to yank out this over achieving plant like it was a weed – until I started making herbal teas and realized lemon balm’s many benefits. A member of the mint family, Lemon balm is known for relieving stress, reducingContinue reading “Lots and Lots of Lemon Balm”

Thursday, June 1 was the first farmer’s market for the season in Tehachapi … and the very first farmer’s market for All Good Gifts Farm! The market had a great turn out and we enjoyed meeting people and introducing them to our herb & flower creations. We loved hearing about their needs and interest inContinue reading “First Farmer’s Market”