Willow Tree Wisdom

03/11/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended the presentation on The Colonial Kitchen g
Garden at the Frothingham Library last night. As promised here are my 2 favorite sources for medicinal plants and seeds:
The first is Richter's - They have an online catalog
https://www.richters.com/?source=7958714.5364

The second is: Sandy Mush Herb Farm you have to down load the catalog and call in orders https://www.sandymushherbs.com/

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Great Opportunity for Fulton-Montgomery County Youth- and ( because I cut off the bottom of the flyer and would rather spend my time trying to figure out plants than computers) call Kyle at the 4H office to ask questions or register- you can ask me questions but can only register with Kyle

02/13/2026

I love Mocktails!! Here are a couple of recipes that are so delicious you would not even know they were good for your heart!! Happy Valentines Day

This Valentine’s Day-themed mocktail features tart cherry, hawthorn berries, rose petals, and warming cinnamon.

02/13/2026

Key points from wax wrap class :
pinking shears
silicon sauce brush ( we used spong brushes)
cotton squares (I make mine in various sizes, 12 x12 in, 10 x 10 in, 8 x 8 in)
cookie sheet
saucepan
beeswax ( we used natural beeswax which does alter the fabric color- you can use the bleached beeswax beads) 1 oz per batch
jojoba oil - 1 TBS
pine resin (powdered) 2 TBS
drying rack
newspaper
parchment paper

1. go around the edge of your fabric with pinking shears to prevent fraying.
2. powder the pine resin so it dissolves and you do not have clump
3. Let them dry overnight then "Finish" them by putting them on a parchment lined cookie sheet in the oven at 250 degrees for about 15 minutes

You can use the beeswax wraps to store foods such as fruit, vegetables, cheese, or lunch meats in sandwiches, however, avoid using them with raw meat.

If you want your beeswax wraps to last a few months, you’ll need to wash them carefully. To wash, simply rinse in cold water (beeswax melts) and use mild soap only when needed.

The wax will eventually fade and become less self-adhesive. You might need to rewax them. To re-wax them, sometimes I just place the wraps on a cookie sheet and sprinkle a bit of shaved beeswax or beeswax pellets. I pop it in the oven at 250 degrees for a few minutes.

Sometimes, I give my wraps a quick refresh. I stack all my wraps on a cookie sheet lined with parchment. I preheat the oven to 250 degrees, and pop the stack in the oven, keeping a close eye. The wax melts and redistributes throughout your wraps as it melts. You can rotate your cotton squares if the top ones aren’t getting good coverage.

Simply separate them while the wax is still melted and allow them to dry separately before re-using.