My Saved Objects

Today we had a field trip to neighboring Bisbee, Arizona and were fortunate to purchase organic persimmons from a local farmer. Are fruit tannins the new body odor reducer? We are up for the challenge. Tomorrow we will juice the persimmons and use the fruit juice in a new soap. Stay tuned!

If you are as fascinated with beautiful desert plants as I am the Ferocactus Wislizeri not only has an amazing name but catches the eye not to mention your pant leg! Also famous for it's sharp curved fishhook like spines it can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and 2 feet wide. This coming week we hope to collect the fruit from the Prickly Pear Cactus for the Cactus Flower Soap. The updates to the website are going well! # #

Exciting news! Getting ready to reopen in September and the website is under construction. Thank you all for your messages and calls. I gathered mesquite last evening for the Sonora Sun soap and couldn't wait to show you how beautiful it dried. The smaller jar is ground mesquite for a caffeine free coffee! We will be back soon!

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Meridian of Illinois is coming to market this Saturday during our Customer Appreciation Day! They will be handing our produce vouchers for customers who stop at their tent to spend at the market, so make sure if you are a member you bring your card as proof (members get more than non members). They will also be sponsoring a cooking day where @ColdBloodedSmokehouse will be grilling market items. It’s shaping up to be a great day! #thefarmersmarketofcarbondale #farmersmarket #carbondaleillinois #meridianofillinois #customerappreciation

Glorious evening and the sky was a heavy, deep blend of colors. The shop is coming along and I am excited about making new products. Sassafras has transitioned into the desert dog and stops to listen to the cattle. She loves to follow the scents on every walk. Her feet need some care and today I made a balm to ease the dryness of desert sand. We will check this out and let you know how it works. Enjoy the markets and swap meets!

This Saturday August 8th we hope you come out and enjoy all the market has to offer on the last day of National Farmers Market Week! We hope you are able to support our local farmers and makers, and see what all Confluence Books and the others in the community area have to offer from 8am till noon at 2015 West Main Street.

There will be fruit, produce, honey, micro greens, mushrooms, dairy (milk and yogurt), meats (beef, bison, chicken, pork, turkey), eggs (chicken & duck), seafood (cod, halibut, salmon, shrimp, etc.), baked goods (breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, donuts, pies, turnovers, etc.), coffee (to drink at the market as well as bags of beans to brew elsewhere), lemonade, energy drinks, teas, Mexican food made and ready to eat at the market, potted plants and hanging baskets, succulents, trees, native plants, cut flowers and bouquets, house plants, hot sauces and hot honey, locally created spices, jewelry for all ages (bracelets, chokers, earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces, etc.), dish towels, handmade quilts and teddybears, decorative tiles and cutting boards, and more!

Autumn Ridge Farm - So IL, Bass Farms, Bison Bluff Farms, Bloom Ridge Farm, Cold Blooded Coffee Co., Countrysprout organics LLC, D.J. Brumleve Farm/ Jeanne's Farm Market, Farmhouse Bakery & Cafe, Flyway Family Farm, Hubbard Farms, Local Color, Marvin Garden Clutts, Rocky Road Dairy, Southernwood Gardens, Sweitzer Farm
All Seasons Farm, Brandy Pucketts Art and Jewelry, Bone and Bear Farms, Creations by Beth, The Log Cabin Ranch, Petals and Paperbacks LLC, Pink Tiger Farm, Rosehill Creations, Taqueria Jimenez, Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood

What a day!Hope everyone was comfortable no matter the temperature. Stay hydrated and shop local! Our farmers need the support! Where else can we find the best for our families? Beautiful evening for a walk. The desert mesquite trees are almost ready for harvest.

If you have ever moved which was the most difficult part...packing or unpacking? I will let you decide! It is 105°, and occasionally we have much needed rain. Uhaul delivered on Thursday and with the help of my family we unloaded everything in 3 hours into the shop. The unpacking begins! # ❤️