Author Archives: Cottonboro Farm

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Working on my combo Elderberry/Wild Cherry Syrup today.  It also contains ginger root, cinnamon and cloves.  Sure wish I could upload the aroma.  It smells wonderful in here!           I’ll let it simmer until it’s reduced … Continue reading →

Well, it’s time to gear up for that cough that seems to go with cooler weather and the need to start heating the home.  The Wild Cherry trees are full of fruit this year, which excited me, as there were … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, it’s still summer here in New England!   Fall was trying to make an entrance, and there’s some color in the trees, but the days have been HOT and we are still swimming!  I spend a lot … Continue reading →

Have you heard of Teasel Root (Dipsacus sylvestris)?  If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme Disease, you probably have.  Teasel Root is said to be a powerful herb against Lyme.  Teasel was used in the “old days” to card or “tease” … Continue reading →

I’ve always been drawn to Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). It grows all over my yard and in my herb garden.  It’s clear it has some powerful properties by the way it makes me feel when I pick it.  I’ve been doing … Continue reading →

Okay, one more day to prepare.  Opening on Wednesday, June 27th.  So want everything to be perfect, but clearly it won’t be.  The business side of things takes way more time than I expected or enjoy – but that’s life! … Continue reading →

So we had a hen who decided she didn’t want to be part of the pack.  We thought she’d gotten “snagged” by a fox or something, but then she’d show up every so often.  I said, “Maybe she’s sitting on … Continue reading →

They were running rampant through the yard today, so I grabbed my basket and got busy.  I will let them dry a bit, then use for a nice oil for my skin and face lotions.  Dandelion flowers are said to … Continue reading →

New recipe for this one.  (Added castor oil for a better lather.)  Added some French Green Clay for color and decoration, but it also draws out impurities and is rich in minerals.  As always, the lemongrass and Cedarwood combo smell … Continue reading →