Evermine Gardens – July 2017 It’s hard to imagine now how it looked when we moved in. The buildings were former shipping warehouse and factory, the property surrounding them was an ocean of cracked, worn asphalt that had endured heavy…
For Mother’s Day this year, I wanted to create a gift that I could give to my mom, mother-in-law, grandmother and all of my close mom friends, so I created this mother’s day herb planter. It’s thoughtful and pretty, and…
Full of sweet and spicy aromas, these holiday stovetop simmer gift bags create a warm and cozy atmosphere for the holidays. Not only can you make these for yourself and simmer a saucepan full of aromatic goodness on the stove…
I’ve been on a huge jam kick this year, and have been especially drawn to recipes with interesting flavor combinations. That’s why I chose to try this recipe for spiced plum butter. Not only do the spices go really well…
Carrot lemonade is not something I ever thought I would like, but I was pleasantly surprised! I now make this unique beverage for just about every backyard party because I love to watch people’s reactions. They start off wary, maybe…
As a holiday gift last year, I received a super sweet gift from an herbalist friend of mine: pine needle syrup. It was such a special, unique, usable and delicious gift that I had to share the idea with you.…
Quick show of hands, please: How many of you Evermine blog readers out there have ever taken on fermentation projects? You know, like brine pickles, sauerkraut or kimchee? Well, my new favorite book, Fermented Vegetables by Shockey and Shockey showed…
Tomato season gotten you… tomato-ey? If you’ve ever grown more than one tomato plant in a season, you know that when the tomatoes come on, they can be a handful to manage for a few weeks. It’s no wonder tomato-based…
I have a couple of wonderful friends, a couple themselves, who have long been discerning home mixologists. They even have an enviably beautiful liquor cabinet, made by the furniture maker among them, as an altar to their hobby. It wasn’t…
There’s nothing better than bringing a bouquet of homegrown flowers to cheer up or delight a family member or friend. The act of growing flowers is therapeutic, and it beautifies your space while creating food for beneficial pollinators. Many stunning…
I have someone I think you should meet. He’s very strong, a little tough on the outside but tender on the inside; he might make you tear up a little, but he’s surprisingly sweet; and today, just because he’s meeting…
Heartfelt, useful, healthy, easy, fun. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for in a gift idea? Well, these frozen berries in a jar are all that, and they offer bright, bursting tasty nibbles all along the way. Just north of…
Homemade pickles are one of my favorite snacks. I’ve been caught more than once standing in the kitchen with the refrigerator open eating Lindsay’s dilly beans straight out of the jar! Lucky for me, Portland is bursting with hip restaurants…
As we round the corner into the peak wedding season, this is the perfect time to share this lovely hanging plant project idea. Here’s the gist of it: you gather up all the pretty and practical supplies necessary for the…
In the time of the Black Death in Europe, a band of thieves repeatedly pillaged the homes and graves of the plague’s victims. No one knew how the thieves were able to enter plagued homes and never fall ill. The…
Smudge sticks are small bundles of herbs that are bound tightly with string and dried. They are later burned and traditionally used as part of a ceremony or ritual, and what better time to use them than your own wedding!…
Up until recently, I knew nothing about preserved lemons beyond seeing them listed as an ingredient in recipes and swiftly substituting for fresh lemons instead. But as my culinary adventures continued, I became more and more curious about them. What…
I love using flavored sea salt when cooking savory dishes. A little pinch of lemon rosemary salt added just before serving can really add an extra punch. I adore this salt on roasted vegetables and meats, but I have even…
It’s been a few years since the succulent terrarium idea hit it big, but it’s got some staying-power. Succulents are inexpensive to buy, easy to care for and they are endlessly interesting to look at. The glass containers required for…
I’m not sure if you’re anything like me, but when December 26th rolls around, I’m busy taking down all of the holiday decor and getting the tree out of the house. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Christmas clutter,…
