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Dried Botanical Herbs

By Debbie, on September 15th, 2011%

I love to use my herbs fresh but sometimes it just isn’t practical so I like to have a good selection of dried medicinal herbs on hand. There are so many uses for them and it’s a good feeling to know they are right at my fingertips if I need them.

I’m not going into individual uses . . . → Read More: Dried Botanical Herbs

Drinking Herb Tea with a Purpose

By Debbie, on September 15th, 2011%

Did you know herbal teas are more than a comfort drink on a cold winter’s day? Most can be enjoyed hot or cold and, depending on the blend, have wonderful, nourishing & healthful uses.

Making an herbal infusion
“Tea” is actually an infusion made by taking 1 or 2 teaspoons of herbal material, placing it in to the . . . → Read More: Drinking Herb Tea with a Purpose

3 Great Reasons to eat raw, local, unfiltered honey

By Debbie, on August 30th, 2011%

Raw Local Honey with Comb

There are actually many more than 3 reasons to eat raw, local, unfiltered honey but we’ll start out with 3 basic reasons.

One: Taste
Most store bought honey is made from clover blossoms. That’s why many people only know the taste of clover honey. Local honey, on the other hand, is made by . . . → Read More: 3 Great Reasons to eat raw, local, unfiltered honey

August Herbs

By Debbie, on August 4th, 2011%

I’ve always found August to be the most difficult month for my herbs. No matter what good intentions I have, I can’t seem to get ahead of the rampant growth of everything in the garden, especially the weeds!

My once beautiful June garden is now looking wild & ragged. Instead of letting the state of the . . . → Read More: August Herbs

Midsummer Farmer’s Market News

By Debbie, on July 29th, 2011%

The Old Miakka Farmer’s Market is really taking off! With a modest beginning of 4 vendors 8 weeks ago, we’ve now grown to about 17 vendors with several more on the way in the next few weeks! Last week we had market shoppers coming from Arcadia, LaBelle, North Port and Longboat Key in addition to Venice, . . . → Read More: Midsummer Farmer’s Market News

Homestead/Pioneer Skills and Crafts Classes

By Debbie, on July 29th, 2011%

Summer is bringing a “career change” for us. Sam will continue to do handyman work on a limited basis and I’ll continue to sell honey, honey products, herb plants and herb products at the Old Miakka Farmer’s Market on Saturdays but I’ll only be open at home Tuesday-Friday by appointment or “chance” (if the gate is . . . → Read More: Homestead/Pioneer Skills and Crafts Classes

Harvesting Summer Herbs

By Debbie, on July 15th, 2011%

Summer Basil

Well, it’s hot & humid now in mid-July…just like every summer. My herbs are looking a bit overgrown and ragged due to the heat and summer rains and I’m guessing yours may be too. So what can an herb gardener do?

I recommend harvesting as much as you can this time of year with out . . . → Read More: Harvesting Summer Herbs

A Cottage Garden

By Debbie, on June 22nd, 2011%

I wanted to share some June pictures of my front yard garden…..
I’ve always dreamed of a cottage garden and God has blessed me with one this spring and early summer.

Roses, herbs & veggies . . . → Read More: A Cottage Garden

Farmer’s Market News

By Debbie, on June 16th, 2011%

I’ve created a new “Farmer’s Market News” page on this website for the Old Miakka Farmer’s Market so click on it at the top of the home page to find out when, where, who & what.

Jersey Acres Milkmaids

Herbs . . . → Read More: Farmer’s Market News

Summer Farmer’s Market Announcement

By Debbie, on June 9th, 2011%

Local Honey

It’s June and most of the Farmer’s Markets have closed for the season…but we all still have to eat! And we still want good quality, fresh food…SO…we’ve decided to open a summer Farmer’s Market out here in the country!!!

Announcing the opening of the “Old Miakka Farmer’s Market” this Saturday, June 11th. The location . . . → Read More: Summer Farmer’s Market Announcement

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