by Carol Conklin | Jul 8, 2011
The mixing of dye is time consuming for me and I am careful to add what needs to be added, (casolene oil, urea, water softener and more) to help the dyes to be vibrant and mesh well with the cloth. I also strain the mix through an old cloth so there won’t be any...
by Carol Conklin | Jun 12, 2011
It is satisfying to see the garden plants stretch out and grow. About the yard this time of year, things change everyday. The Iris were beautiful and now gone, but poppies and beauty bushes have new blossoms every morning.I like to take note in the morning of each new...
by Carol Conklin | Jun 6, 2011
Thinking back to those days long ago on Amity Farm……… Spring! the air filled with the sweet smell of blossoms and new mown hay, Looking up the hill with the sun filtering through a multitude of fairy beds. Early morning, going to get the cows off...
by Carol Conklin | Apr 26, 2011
It has still been freezing here and sooooooooo far behind last year, when pasture arrived early in April. The grass is green at last and heavy rain arrived last night pounding on our windows and earth below. The forsythia bushes have finally donned their bright...
by Carol Conklin | Apr 22, 2011
Earth Day – Good Friday……… Spring is still cold, windy, rainy and beautiful in a cold sort of way. Red buds are showing on distant trees and the mountains are highlighted with small patches of sun. All here comes from the earth and returns to....
