Here is the story behind the Blair’s Herbals Sparkly Lip Balm Kit. From concept to finished product–what does it take to pull it all together? I love herbal crafting and making skin care products with high quality natural ingredients. I…
Where oh Where have all the bees gone?
The herbs in my garden are abuzz with bees. Not as many as in years past, but I do have them flitting from stamen to pistol and back again. They are attracted to the flowers of the catmint, dandelion and…
What Preschoolers Taught Me About Being in Nature
I had the pleasure of hosting students from Autana Montessori School at our house recently with the purpose of learning about bees, chickens and other living things. Eight 3-5 year olds hopped out of three cars and right away introduced themselves and said “Hi Blair!”
Bees as My Teachers
This time last year, I was assessing my bee hives to see if they were strong going into winter.