I made some dandelion balm for aches and pains. Smells so good and I used it on the ole guy's back and it helped. I spent a week picking the dandelions and pulling all the petals off. I also made dandelion mead with some.
Then I picked and dried some plantain and infused it in oil. After it was well infused I made a plantain balm or bug bites and rashes.
My old dog Hoss is getting gray. We had a scare the other day where he all of a sudden couldn't get down the step or jump in the truck. His gums were pale and he was lethargic. He has cancer and they weren't able to get it all so I was afraid it had gone to some vital organ. It took the 2 of us to get him in the house and he slept the next 20 hours. The next day and ever since he has been fine but it was a reminder, our time is limited with the old boy and he is such a sweet heart. 12 years old now.
My garden is doing well. I have tomatoes and since I started the cherry one's in the house my first ones will be ready to pick soon. I also harvest a bunch of my basil and started fermenting a hot pesto sauce. Yummy.
I have 3 batches of mead going, coffee mead since the first was awesome, dandelion and strawberry/rhubarb mead. I hope they all turn out.
I hate grocery shopping. The prices are soaring out there. We won't be able to afford to eat much longer. I am glad I have my garden and have food put up.
It is in the 90's. Our AC broke so we have every fan in the house on. Poor dogs don't tolerate heat well, poor ole lady not so much either.
The yard is full of pretty birds and flowers.
