Ozark Wylde Farm

05/25/2023

Due to more extensive damage to the lavender from a late freeze than previously thought, I have had to cancel the yoga class in the field and will not be opening the field to the public this year.

05/20/2023

Lemon & lavender - a classic flavor combination & this tart is beautiful too!

04/16/2023

This wind! Damage to the greenhouse from high winds combined with dipping temps mean the tropical plant starts have to come inside the house for the night. Pictured are Nasturtium, 2 types of Holy Basil, Butterfly Pea & Hibiscus.

03/22/2023

Running a little behind the usual because of what seemed like a cooler March, but first seeds are going into soil today in the greenhouse! Today's seeds: Trying some alpine strawberries to potentially grow between lavender rows (they're supposed to boost each others' flavors as companion plants); trying butterfly pea for tea again (total fail last year), chamomiles (Roman & German types - limited success & it takes a lot to make anything) & good ol' standby calendula (for tea & skin). Happy Spring!

03/22/2023

Going to have to try this one soon!

Lemon Lavender Meringue Pie – the recipe that gets better with every word. By combining lemon zest and lavender, and topping this warm lemon filling with fresh meringue, this pie is the perfect way to welcome spring. “Like” this post if you love the sound of this recipe. https://danishcreamery.com/recipes/lemon-lavender-meringue-pie/

03/20/2023

Things are starting to hop on the farm! Making a few changes in the lavender field this year. Stay tuned!

02/24/2023

Walnut syrup has been humbling me this past week! It has proven a little more tricky than maple, but I'm getting there. First batch of walnut turned out different than my test batch last year so I rethought my procedure and think I have it now. Walnut sap apparently has some kind of pectin-like substance in it that was giving the syrup a BBQ sauce type texture after boiling and caused it to get too thick at the end to foam up (like maple does). So ... it ended up burning a little on the bottom of the pan, not good. Now I know what to look for AND I'm filtering out the gunk. Much better!
P.S. I tasted the "walnut jelly" -- not good.

02/22/2023

Blueberry pancake dinner with homemade maple & walnut syrups for Fat Tuesday!

02/21/2023

Chickw**d is already starting to pop up around Ozark Wylde Farm!

Chickw**d is a nutritious edible and medicinal w**d. Foraging for chickw**d is easy, and it may even be growing in your backyard!