Birthday Flowers on the Farm

I’m always looking for flowers that will thrive here in Bellevue and I especially appreciate drought resistant perennials. This year, I’m starting to curate flowers that are designated as “birth flowers.” Both the natural beauty and the meanings of the flowers are fun to incorporate into hand crafted gifts! As I looked around our property,…

Perennial Herbs! Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Mint

Here we are, end of August 2020. The days are getting shorter and the honey bees are busy getting ready for winter. Mid- and late-summer flowers are so important for our little friends. Mint, lavender, thyme, and oregano are hardy perennials that can enhance your culinary creations and help honey bees and local pollinators. So,…

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

What should we do with all those yummy tomatoes that have been growing in the greenhouse since late April? Soup of course. I also use fresh herbs from our gardens to really punch up the flavor.