May’s Urban Farm Handbook Challenge topic has been, I must admit, the most intimidating of all of the challenges for me. I’m not a forager or hunter at heart, though I do know a (perhaps very) few things about edible plants. My dad started showing…
One of my favorite Spokane weekends is upon us—Artfest and Farm Chicks have arrived. ArtFest is located in Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition; admission is free and the weather is looking pretty good for a stroll in the park looking at art and talking…
Chives are in bloom in Spokane, which means it’s time to infuse some vinegar! I made a batch of chive blossom vinegar last summer and ended up giving most of it away at Christmas, so this year I’m making another batch. Chive blossoms are edible…
I’m becoming a fan of making soft drinks at home with club soda and homemade fruit syrups. I don’t drink a lot of soda to begin with, but I do like the bubbly refreshment of soft drinks (especially in the summer). Making your own flavored…
Every spare moment at our house has been all about the garden for the last few weeks. We’re doing some significant landscaping in the backyard (which has been a blank slate of spotty lawn and mountains of weeds for several years). I wanted more space…
Tomorrow is a good day to be in Spokane, a day I have been looking forward to for months (really). This Satuday marks the first day of the Spokane Farmer’s Market and the SCC Garden Expo—Summer is upon us! SCC Garden Expo: Saturday, May 12:…
The last project in our series of Mother’s Day gift ideas is Tub Tea! Relaxing in a hot bath is even more invigorating when the water and steam are infused with a calming aroma. Tub teas are very simple, but also leave room for some…
Continuing this week’s Mother’s Day gift theme, today’s post moves toward pampering and relaxing—something all moms need from time to time. There is very little involved in this recipe, so little in fact, it almost shouldn’t be labeled a project, it’s more measure, mix, and…
Mother’s Day is less than a week away. I don’t know about you, but it seems that every year I struggle to think of what to give for Mother’s Day. My mom has most of what she needs and even wants (and she says she…
Serena Thompson, of Farm Chicks fame, is hosting a week of giveaways through her blog. I just saw the post today, but it's not too late to participate! The rules state that entering any day must happen by this Sunday night, even those days that…
After making egg dyes with onionskins, I was left with six skinless red onions—that’s a lot of onion if you’re counting. Naturally, the thing to do with nearly four pounds of onions is make a pickle. I did store the onions in the veggie drawer…
Artist and crafter Maggie Wolcott writes about craft events in and around Spokane, as well as her own adventures in creating and repurposing. Her DwellWellNW posts include project and decorating ideas, recipes, reviews of events, and interviews with local artists. Maggie spends her days as an English professor, and when she’s not grading papers, she can generally be found with a paintbrush or scissors in hand. She can be reached at mebullock@gmail.com.
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