Happy Summer Solstace

Yay Sunshine! My plants are happy you are here to grace us for at least this day in your honor...

Edible Calendula flowers

Echinacea on Sister Sage Herb Farm

In honor of fathers

I wanted to thank all the great fathers I know for being kind, giving and loving. I do know some gems! (You know who you are). They listen to their kids, read to them, ecourage them in their pursuits of happiness and support their kids as they learn to ride a bike! They make up stories about lost kitties and dogs on long adventures, and funny songs and rituals for bath and bedtime, & eat the burnt toast, too!

My own father is so sweet and gentle, and is always ready to listen to and encourage me in my various projects.  I remember learning to ride the training wheeled schwinn that we all learned on down the ever so slight hill in our front yard. Dad was running down along side me holding the bike and then letting it go- over and over all day saying "you got it, you got it!" until I got it. I also remember the time I went to his office  when I was in high school for some reason and was waiting out in the main office. (He was a probation officer, and sometimes we would sit on the bench next to hi office, but sometimes not- depending on who was waiting already...) The secretary of the office said the "He sure brags about you girls, I tell you what". I was amazed., I mean I knew dad loved us, but bragging about us? cool!
He came to visit with a cold & cough shortly after I made my first cough syrup. and he took it the whole time he was here and claimed it helped him quite a bit. Whether it did or not, it sure bolstered my confidence... I love you dad- Thanks for all you are and thanks for being the great father you are!

Edible Landscaping Services

Specializing in design, installation, and maintenance of edible and medicinal gardens.

•  Pick luscious strawberries in your slippers
•  Eat fresh vegetables from your kitchen garden
• Treat yourself to an herbal tea garden
•  Teach your children how to grow food
•  Make your own home remedies
•  Enjoy an Edible Oasis in your own back yard!

We do the hard work, and you enjoy the healthful benefits.

 For more info email Jayne.

jayne@sistersageherbs.com

Hops Are going crazy!

We dug up these hops last year from friends who have cables running up to a 3rd story balcony to support theirs! They did ok last year in my garden, but this year they are showing real vigor! It seems like each year you could dig out the peripheral roots and plant yourself a new patch. My housemates are particularly excited about these hops and plan to make a beer with them when they ripen.