When I Rains, It Pours... April 30, 2014Meg DiMercurio Farming. Not everything is sunshine and lollipops. I mainly write about the successes because I can see the positive in what we are trying to accomplish however, not everything goes...
Naturally Died Easter Eggs April 16, 2014Meg DiMercurio It's super easy! Yet we find ourselves buying the little packets of die pills to add to our water cups at Easter time. BUT I'm here to tell ya, it's...
Organic & Heirloom Plants! April 09, 2014Meg DiMercurio Starting the outdoor Buffalo Farmer's Market (May- weather permitting) you will be able to purchase organic and/or heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, kale, herbs & broccoli. Tomato varieties include: Black krim,...
Food Supply Level! March 20, 2014Meg DiMercurio Last year I harvested lots of veggies. I stored enough for winter by blanching/freezing and by canning. I am now, last parts of March, getting low on some supply...
Essential Oil Steam Distiller/Still or Extractor February 25, 2014Meg DiMercurio I go through a lot of essential oils with the products I make and sell. I grow my own medicinal herbs and plants to get the best quality and highest...
Learn to Soap, Ferment, & Make Your Own Cleaning Line! Buffalo, MN Community Education February 20, 2014Meg DiMercurio I will be teaching classes through Buffalo Community Ed the next THREE months! March, April & May 2014.Here's more information on dates, times, & location- get signed up now to...
Customer Testimonial - ChapTits February 19, 2014Meg DiMercurio Yes, this little guy was developed, by me, for breastfeeding moms. BUT I, and many others have found ChaptTits to work on any chaffing, scars or incisions. Runners and bicyclers...
Time To Start Seeds Indoors February 17, 2014Meg DiMercurio February, the month that is short but yet soooo long. Given the snow and cold temps the hopes of spring to break is far and few between. BUT, since growing...
New Products! Check em' out at the Modern Roots Store February 16, 2014Meg DiMercurio I've been busy in my test and creation kitchen! These products have been in the works for awhile but are finally available for purchase through my Modern Roots Store (See...
What Oils Are Best For Consumption & Which Ones Make The Naughty Liar List January 26, 2014Meg DiMercurio Best Oils For ConsumptionOlive OilCome on, who doesn't know that olive oil is great for you? But who knows why?? Polyphenols are present in olive oil from harvest until about 1...
What Is Milk Kefir? January 07, 2014Meg DiMercurio I love fermenting. I love the amazing health benefits and also the process of making it! I make milk kefir almost daily. It's super healthy for many reasons but it...
Get on the email list for meat birds! January 03, 2014Meg DiMercurio I will be raising meat chickens this spring and fall. I have been asked numerous times to do a meat CSA- but instead I am doing an email contact list...
