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Monthly Archives: May 2012
For Money or Love
Often we are asked the question, “Who attends a Quillisascut workshop”? It seems the people who sign-up can be divided into two groups, for money “vocational” those learning skills for work, or for love *“vacational” those who are learning skills … Continue reading
Spring Greens
Winter Cress, Yellow Rocket, or Barbara’s Cress (Barbarea vulgaris, R. Br. member of a large family of plants, cruciferae, brassica and mustard) Named for Saint Barbara since the herb can be harvested during the cold winter months, Saint Barbara’s Day … Continue reading
A Recent Visitor to Quillisascut
Vera Chang, one of the students during the recent Intro to Farming Workshop has written a wonderful article about her visit to Quillisascut. Read what Vera has written and see if you recognize yourself in her words. Vera is also … Continue reading
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What Came First?
Take a good look at the photo, and you will get an idea of where I am going with this chicken and egg story. Yes, that is a beautiful Muscovy duck sitting on her nest and yes that is a … Continue reading
Serviceberry Flower Infusion
I love ingredients so this idea of playing with Serviceberry flowers is my idea of fun. Serviceberries are one of the tastier wild fruits at Quillisascut and the easiest for us to savor fresh from the bush (think about elderberries, … Continue reading
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Wildflowers
Spring with all it’s forceful energy can be overwhelming so I decided to take a little break and pick you a bouquet of wildflowers. These flowers, Arrowleaf Balsam Root, Serviceberries, and Wooly Britches, all grow along the driveway here at … Continue reading
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