Composting and Nettles

Yes, it did snow today, but I got to visit with Jenny Horn and my writing partner. All in one day. So enjoyable!

I don’t know how we did it, but conversation about small scale farming and connecting fresh food to consumer at one point, turned to composting.

As spring is almost here….don’t look outside…nettles were mentioned. MMMMmmm! Nothing beats composted nettle tea for building soil and nothing beats steamed nettles for strengthening the blood after a long winter.

Then I remembered a video I made, with the help of another good friend and fellow forager, several years ago demonstrating the delicate technique of picking nettles. Enjoy!

Merridale Cidery

What a find! A cidery, right here on Vancouver Island using our own apples! I will definitely have to include this place in the book!
Check out this event at Merridale Cidery :

St. Patricks Day Dinner
Date:
March 17, 2012 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

What better way to pay tribute to this Irish holiday then by indulging in a decadent meal and handcrafted cider at Merridale. This St. Paddy’s Day we are offering a three course dinner for $30 or order A la carte. The first seating will be at 5:00 and last seating at 8:00. Follow this link for the menu.

Share our Facebook event Lucky as a Leprauchan by March 15th to be entered in a draw to win dinner for two!