The Toy Box Sub-Urban Farm

12/03/2020

Here's a simple step-by-step guide to show you how to grow elderberry trees for their edible and medicinal berries and flowers.

06/03/2020

Sweet Julia, defender of little Hannah. We found her laying in the run, a little chewed up arround her comb. Poor girl! We made the decision to end her suffering and life. It made us cry, she was only 4 or 5 years old, but she couldn't walk or stay awake, refusing water and food. Rest in peace little girl, we miss you.

27/02/2020

No CoVid, but there is mold in the green house. That was a surprise!
Debs in

23/02/2020

Signs of the coming spring on an otherwise blustery, sideways rain day. Crocus nearly lost in the invading grass, miniature iris and, joy of all joy, parsley! Something fresh and green after a long winter of what was put up or (gasp) bought.
Debs in
🌱🌦 48°/37°F wind gusts up to 40mph

22/02/2020

Toy Box journal 2020...
Sabbath is a day to simply walk in thanksgiving while soaking in the beauty. A day for paint brushes & pallet, a day to dream dreams and indulge in the winter pantry. JOY!

Watching the birds at sunset I noticed one of last season's deck pots showing fresh sprigs of green. Parsley! I'm sure that the far reaches of the garden is sprouting chives from the garden loam. Green promises to steel the soul of old, warnout bodies that the Almighty gives refreshing to and a reminder that bending our back to the tasks ahead brings more then the expected blessings.

Debs seeing crocuses everywhere in little ☔🎨☕ 2/22

21/02/2020

And it begins... The 2020 season at The Toy Box in . We are off to a gentle start with 2 of the 4 varieties of sweet peas Ray bought me for Valentine's Day. Both are full size (6' +) heavily perfumed and early flowers. Today the seed has been spread on warm, damp paper towels, tucked into small zipper bags. Tomorrow the swollen seeds will be planted in half-gallon black pots to sprout. Once they sprout it is out to the green house. JOY!

Next up, the sticks he gave me for Valentine's Day. My man knows me, he also gave me a bag of dirt.💜🌱💚

30/09/2019

https://musicofrain.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/introducing-the-autumn-2019-collection/

Three original watercolor cards. Perfect as prayer cards, holiday or birthday greetings. Limited to what is on hand. Because these are originals, each card has slight differences but are similar. I…

30/09/2019

There is a change coming...
From urban farmer to watercolor artist.

01/04/2018

What a pretty idea!

While spring feels full of opportunity and growth, it can also be curtailed by congestion, seasonal allergies, and other stressors. When crafting any herbal protocol, it’s important to keep in mind the season’s elements and their effect on your body. Our newest article covers simple practices to support you this spring: https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/articles/herbal-practices-spring/

18/03/2018

Daffodils from my gram'ma and time with my aunt Eva and her collection of china. This is not my pic but it rushed me to birthdays past. JOY

Look how pretty, just for you!
Bj

11/03/2018

Only ten more days until spring! What flowers are you sowing this weekend?

10/03/2018

Thanks MIgardener I had no idea it did all of this!

Seeds per pack: 100 Days till maturity: 55 Holy Basil otherwise known as Tulsi has been regarded as one of the most important herbs to ever be discovered. Used for centuries in herbal tea, Holy Basil is widely used to treat stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, irritableness, increase consciousness, preve...