Remembering Our Ancestors: William Andrews

William came with the company of Rev. Thomas Hooker to the colonies in 1624 and started the Andrews family of (what was to become) Hartford, CT.

Herbal Household Remedies: Mint

Most plants of the mint family have a wonderful fragrance and can be used in various ways. Check out this link to find out more.

Classical Sunday: Listen to the Cardinals

One more concert of the natural kind. 

Link: Harbinger of Spring Look-Alikes: Dead Nettle & Henbit — The Herb Society of America Blog

Dead Nettle is just beginning to take off in the yard. Have a look at this great post about uses of it!

Poesie: Wordsworth’s Daffodils

Cherish your memories.

Herbal Household Remedies: Poultices

Our forefathers and -mothers knew full well how to use Mother Nature's medicine cabinet.

Our Own Dear John Ronald: Old Customs

"What's wrong with the old customs?"

Herbal Household Remedies: Stinging Nettle

"Tender-handed stroke a nettle, / And it stings you for your pains. / Grasp it like a man of mettle, / And it soft as silk remains." (Aaron Hill, 1685 - 1750)

Poesie: October

'What's your favorite color?' - 'October.'

Lemon Balm – A Very Lemony Herb

Easy to grow or hard to kill, depending on your perspective. We use it as a border plant and for tea.