A new "first time" for us was to make a cold infusion with cleavers. It is a bonus weed that we get this time of year when we weed the flower beds and the vegetable garden. Heck, I see it growing in the asparagus, so I'll be pulling more of it this weekend (in between rainfalls). If you harvest wild medicinal weeds/plants, I would love your feedback on this. I believe I dehydrated it many years ago, but it's best when harvested fresh. I have only one friend who also harvests this, but sadly, she does not live very close to me.
Rain returns starting tonight, and on and off all weekend. Woke up to 49°F, and again we have not planted the vegetable garden yet. Still on time, but slightly late if we can get it done soon. However, we were unable to obtain organic sweet potato starts, so no sweet potatoes will be planted (as of now). Also, our potatoes, radishes, greens, should have been in the ground weeks ago. Gardener struggles are normal.
Update on the honey I am infusing. The color is looking just like the honey we purchased last year, so I'm hopeful it will taste just as good.
Crochet work has slowed down for a bit. I have wandered upstairs for poly-fil for the project in hand, and thankfully I did not donate it to any cause yet. While I was looking at what yarn I do have left, I visualized a few baby blankets.
Cleavers Cold Infusion © May 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart