October 2 & 3 Country Heritage Color Tour

by Teemie on September 4, 2010

 Jenny  of Sheepy Hollow Herbs just wrote an delightful (updated)  post over on the Coutry Heritage Color Tour Blog. This is the 13th annual event. So far we have over ten stops, all gearing up for your visits to our farms, shoppes and studios.

A lot of creative engery is flowing here in the Almont area. Mark your calenders and come discover local handmade crafts, foods and farm fresh produce. This year the Cottage Kitchen Law was passed allowing for a more delightful foodie experience withthe offering of  homemade baked goods at some of the stops. Maps will be availeable mid September. See our ad in the Country Register.

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Tips For Deciding Your Wedding Flower Budget

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I often get asked how much do you charge for wedding flowers?
I charge the going rate for my flowers and at times alittle more for my creative time. The most important question here is… what’s your budget?
Here at Teemie’s Country Blooms, we have found it is best to work within your  personal budget.
 First decide on [...]

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Jayme’s Bouquet
 
 
 
 
 
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Pray. Stand.

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Pray. Stand.
Monday’s Word on Thursday…
Sometimes its about just that,  say a prayer and stand your  ground.
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Matt 19:26

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Butterfly

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 Jill Hough shared the ID of this butterfly. She said to allow patches of Queen Annes Lace for their home landing.
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 Rachel and I have this on going joke between us, we’re [...]

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Butterflies everywhere

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 This year has brought an amazing butterfly show to the gardens.  Some are  very large yellow with bits of blue with a black border on its wing,  black  with blue spots and about the size of  Monarcs, of which there are many.   Lovely, makes up for all the weeds that are growing so well in this humid Michigan [...]

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dust is….

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beginning to settle. feeling much more at peace with things finding their home. we’ll work on the barn walls this winter for now, we’re good.
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Poison Ivy

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grrr itching itching on my neck, back and face … must make up a herbal paste to soothe it. I normally don’t break out.  I’ve heard ‘jewelweed’ works wonders.
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Monday’s Word- Detailing

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Its all in the details.
Detailing is my current focus word.
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Some seek detailing of their cars and trucks on a regular basis.
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so what does this all mean?

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farm pas? cottage industry food bill..? buy local ? herbs? flowers?
Just the makings of the  coolest lil ladies get-away in the thumb.  tea  blends from my herbs, shortbread made with dairy fresh butter, scones from farm fresh eggs,  herb bread baked Saturday morn, the sun flowers are blooming and the chocolate mint is filling the air with its scent. Yarrow is [...]

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