Spring is blooming, and it’s the perfect time to savor the season with this old-fashioned recipe for May Wine (also called Maiwein).  

This old, traditional drink originated in Germany, and was often served during the May Day holiday.  It's easy to make by simply infusing Riesling wine with sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum).  Add sparkling wine and organic strawberries before serving.

Flavored salts are a delicious way to add that finishing touch to almost any dish.  They lend a gourmet flair with unique flavor.

Try spicing up your favorite dishes with the savory combinations and uses below.

Congrats to the Winner:  Jennifer P. - Entry #499
Thanks to all who participated!

Get your girlie garden gear on!  Garden Girl, a company designed by women – for women, is sponsoring this giveaway.

They are providing a beautiful country-stripe garden apron, a feminine pair of working gloves, and a pretty pair of rose weeding gloves.  These items would make a great gift for yourself or fellow gardener.

Rosewater is a natural beauty tonic easily made at home with rose petals and distilled water.  The oils in rose petals have mild astringent, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them a perfect addition to your beauty routine. 

Use rosewater to hydrate your skin, firm and refine pores, fragrance your bath, and soften your hair.

Congrats to the Winner:  Linda D. (N.C.)
Thanks to all who participated.

Botanical Interests is sponsoring this giveaway for a seed bank that includes open-pollinated heirloom varieties that have been around for fifty years or longer.  Each variety in this collection will typically last 3-5 years if kept cool and dry. 

A great gift idea for yourself or fellow gardeners who like the peace of mind that comes with having a survival stash of seeds on hand at all times for food security.

Avocado soup has a smooth, velvety-texture which makes a great first course, and pairs well with any Mexican dish.  

This recipe incorporates a delicious combination of flavors which includes lemon, sherry, and hot sauce to really liven it up.

This GIVEAWAY has ended.  Congrats to ROSE!
1st random draw: Piroska, was disqualified for residing outside of the US.

Recapture the cheerful feeling of being in the garden with this Country Garden Table Setting by Susan Winget.

This bold print makes a lovely table setting and is sure to brighten any dining experience.

This set includes four (4) reversible place mats, four (4) napkins, and three (3) tea towels valued at $55.00 USD.  Made of 100% cotton.  Machine washable.

Pamper yourself with this luxurious homemade massage lotion.  It will leave your skin feeling as silky and smooth as butter.

Whipped with shea butter, coconut oil, and avocado oil, this decadent lotion leaves a thin layer of oil that softens and moisturizes.  Scented with lavender oil imparts a floral scent with woody undertones that soothes the senses.

Winner:  Julie

Overalls Rock!  Garden Gear® is sponsoring this giveaway for their famous “Orchard Overalls” in the color of your choice:  black, red clay, lilac heather, olive branch, or mud.

They are Garden Gear’s® classic bestseller.  The women that have tried these report that they are the best they've ever found!

This old-fashioned, delicious drink is made with berries, vinegar, and sugar.

In vogue during colonial times, shrubs were a great way of preserving fruit long after being harvested.  The flavor is refreshingly sweet, tart, and tangy!

Please serve in a mason jar!