2016 August Newsletter
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2016 August Newsletter
Heavenly Scent Herb Farm's August 2016 Newsletter INSPIRATIONS Dear Kathy, What is your talent? When you sing, do the angels themselves draw nearer to listen? Are your culinary skills such that everyone you know is predicting that you would be a top contender on Iron Chef? Everybody has a talent, something at which they excel. Just because a person cannot create a masterpiece like Monet's Waterlilies, or compose music as amazing as Mozart, that does not mean a person is devoid of talent. Maybe your claim to fame is the world's best potato salad. Perhaps your gift is the ability to always say just the right thing to comfort a friend in need. What if YOUR parties are the ones all of your friends and family members continue to discuss for months after the event? Our talents, the ways in which each one of us is gifted, may not be something which will make us famous, or wealthy, or grab the attention of the paparazzi. However, these abilities are some of the many ways that make us unique and remarkable. At our upcoming Summer Herbal Faire, Heavenly Scent will host more than 40 remarkable artists. Be sure to join us on Saturday, August 27 (10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) and Sunday, August 28 (11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.). You will be able to purchase culinary delights, pillows, handmade bath products, candles, garden art, and so much more. Ulrika Vanover will be here selling her gorgeous pressed, dried flower designs. Jan Blough, owner of "Silhouettes and More" and fellow Fentonite, also returns with her beveled glass ornaments, many of which have been featured in homestyle magazines such as Cottage Journal. Terri Kelly from "Thrifty Trixie" is back with her oneofakind apparel made with vintage fabrics and trims. In addition, we will have Master Gardeners on hand to answer your most puzzling garden questions. Lunches will be available at our Savory Thymes Café area. Admission to this event is only $2.00 per person. Don't miss the fun. Who knows, you just might be inspired to try your hand at a new talent! New and Exciting in the Shoppe We are busy checking in Halloween decorations and by August 22 we will have our Halloween Room completed! We have witches, so highly detailed they could be considered sculptures. You'll also see very cool‐looking skull and bones mirrors, vintage pumpkin and cat sculptures, creepy specimen jars, light‐up Halloween greeting boxes, and friendly ghost garland. There is still so much more to come! It's been a Christmas‐in‐July experience as the holiday stock has been rolling in. Just in time for our Summer Faire, we will have one magical Christmas Room finished and ready to enchant you. Kitchen Pantry New tea has arrived from Republic of Tea! Organic Turmeric Ginger green tea comes in unbleached tea bags. Blended with organic cinnamon and honey, this tea contains multiple antioxidants and has the benefit of possessing antiinflammatory properties. Turmeric has also been known to assist with weight loss! We also have a new set of three stacked tins comprised of Double Red Rooibos Tea, Double Green Matcha Tea and Double Dark Chocolate Maté. For double the flavor and triple the tea, you can't go wrong with this trio! Have you tried our Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette from Earth and Vine? Here's a delicious recipe from Christopher Leadbitter for blackberry, mozzarella, and Thai basil bites to entice you: First, create the glaze combine ½ cup of Earth and Vine Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette and ½ cup of balsamic vinegar in a small pan. Simmer on medium low heat until reduced by half and mixture becomes thickened. Let cool. Skewer 1 blackberry, 1 Thai basil leaf and 1 mozzarella ball on a toothpick. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Drizzle with the cooled glaze and enjoy. Greenhouse Gossip Our sales continue on all of our plants! Buy five flowering annuals or herbs, get five free! EVERYTHING ELSE is 25% OFF! But wait, there's more! During our Summer Herb Faire, plants will be at their lowest prices of the season ‐ 60% off or more! Employee Gardens Have you ever wondered what the Heavenly Scent Employees' gardens look like? In this special section, we are featuring the vibrant, tranquil, whimsical or just plain lovely, outdoor spaces of a different employee, each month. Lorrie Callis, retired special education teacher and shoppe gal Here's what she has to say about her gardens: Picture of Lorrie and Gardens My gardens have changed much over the past few years. Our three dogs, a Great Dane named Willow, Black Lab named Maxie, and Gordon Setter, Fiona, have become a part of the family as our "grandkids" and have greatly altered the look of my gardens. Our new additions to the family wreaked havoc on the flower beds that border our small city yard. For a time I found myself planting and replanting, only to discover the pups plopped down in the middle, comfortable in the new plants. What a frustration! After much fruitless effort replanting, I decided to make peace with the pups. This is when I turned to more container gardening. I now use sturdy pots to display our beautiful plants and everyone is much happier! Amusements and Diversions We are so excited about our new Fall/Winter brochure, currently under construction. It should arrive to your inbox by midAugust! Did You Know...? Heavenly Scent Herb Farm began as a hobby 27 years ago. Take a look at some of our before and after pictures: Food for Thought "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." Vincent VanGogh www.heavenlyscentherbfarm.com email@heavenlyscentherbfarm.com (810) 6299208 Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, 13730 White Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430 SafeUnsubscribe™ {recipient's email} Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by email@heavenlyscentherbfarm.com in collaboration with Try it free today