Harvested Herbs and An Herbal Wreathe~

Hello dear friends...

I'm just popping in at the library to 

make a few visits as time allows and to show you 

a little project that I made before leaving 

on our trip.

I've been having the most wonderful time

visiting family.

My time visiting our kids in Tulsa 

was much too short but my travel buddy

has limited time. But we are making the most of 

our time. 

The new grand baby stole my heart...

how is that we have one heart but that it

can be taken captive again and again

by these dreamy little people?

And of course her brother and sister

are as dear to me as ever.

The heart just stretches and grows

with each new addition to our family!

The autumn morning was cool and crisp.

Golden leaves floated to the ground and the red sumac leaves are

a brilliant scarlet. I keep hearing an owl across

the field at our cozy Sugartree cabin.

We listen to the rain hitting the roof while we sit all

snuggled in our blankets among the twinkle lights and

pumpkin scented candles..

(My daughter says she's never leaving.)

When the rain stops, I have some weed eating to do

so we can get into our mini-gypsy camp here,

share some hot drinks and

have some fire-side sing alongs. 

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Rinsing piles of herbal goodness 

to go on the wreathe~

About mid-summer, I decided to move my 

potting bench area.

This area is a under our front porch. 

It was closer to where I unload and water my new plants.

So I'm fixing it up a bit.

I have shared about my herbs before. 

I enjoy them so much. 

They add so much beauty to my garden.

They are a joy to cook with either fresh or dried and 

I also love to use them for wreaths and crafts.

Making a wreath is very simple.

I usually buy my grapevine wreaths

at thrift stores.

I cut the herbs that I want to use and leave a nice

long stem on them for wiring.

And then I rinse them and shake off the excess water.

A basketful of fresh Thyme...

Do you have a favorite herb?

Oooo... 

It would be hard for me to choose.

Rosemary...

Thyme..

Basil

But I think fresh Marjoram is 

my absolute favorite.

It's sweetness gets me every time.

Here is the finished wreathe.

All that green gorgeousness and scented deliciousness!

I hope you're enjoying these 

festive days of fall..

the colors 

the scents

the sights

festivals and

all the yummy things to eat!

I have run out of time to write.

We're meeting my niece and sister for

a snack at Theo's.

They have wonderful coney dogs

and the best Arnold Palmers there!

Thank you for coming by and I

hope your week is full of all

sorts of good things.

XO

Tamara