Mother Earth's Garden

Dried herbs and flowers make great gift embellishments. Tie a bundle of dried herbs to the outside of your package or gift bag to add an extra touch. The dried herbs or flowers will smell wonderful, and look adorable at the same time.

Fresh herbs can also be delightful on a package, you can use rosemary or lavender and you’ll get a wonderful scent to go with your dressed up look. Just wait until right before you’re ready to deliver the package before you attach the fresh herbs. Both of these herbs hold their own as they’re drying, so they won’t …read more

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During the summer we have mint all over one of our pastures, it was planted there by a previous owner. I love mint, my favorite is chocolate mint. In the summer I have mint tea, minted peas, and anything else I can think of to do with mint.
One of my favorite things to make is minted sugar. All you need is about 6 mint leaves, and a cup of sugar, and a blender. Just add the leaves and the sugar to the blender and pulse on high until everything is well blended. Spread the sugar out on a cookie …read more

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If you have any late season herbs in your garden, or dried in your pantry, you can make an herbal vinegar for the chef on your gift list. Herbal vinegars are easy to make, and when they’re put in a decorative bottle, with a pretty bow and they make a very nice gift.
To make herbal vinegars I like to use either rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. Add two cups of vinegar to a mason jar, then add a cup of fresh herbs (or 1/2 cup dried herbs) and submerse them in the vinegar. You can use one herb or …read more

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