June 20, 2012 @ 7:23 PM

 Winter Solstice Ginger man burned in bonfire on Midsummer's  

     Faerie Midsummer's Eve gathereing area preapred by 6 year old, Eli This first day of summer is HOT!!!  

But, now, we can revel in all  that makes summer special....tall, cool glasses of Lemon Balm Ade, fresh, raw salads with nasturtium, viola, borage and mallow  flowers, daily harvests from the garden and fields of foods and  medicines and shady places to sit and read herb magazines. Winter Solstice Ginger man burned in bonfire on Midsummer's  Winter Solstice Ginger man burned in bonfire on Midsummer's  

Last night, the faeries had a party in my grandson's garden and we offered herbs and foods to the bonfire in thanks for the bounty this place offers us year after year. Today,  is simply,  to enjoy.