Where Wildflower Cordial begins
Now that the height of summer has arrived, one of the things I enjoy most is walking through my food forest/meadow. Although still under construction, this area is only in its second season. We cleared the land two summers ago, removed many invasive plants and opened up the space to create a thriving food forest and pasture. We planted a variety of fruit trees including apple, peach, pear, cherry and mulberry trees, as well as elderberries, raspberries, honeyberries, rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus, focusing on perennial edibles. We have also started fruit tree guilds that include a variety of herbs and edible perennials. To top it all off, we spread wild native plant seeds everywhere.
Although it is still early, we are starting to see the fruits of our efforts. We now have many native wildflowers that I enjoy sharing with the wildlife on our farm. There is plenty to do. One of my favorite activities this summer is making wildflowers using these beautiful wildflowers (or edible garden flowers). This sweet and aromatic drink not only reflects the essence of our flowering meadow, but also makes me feel connected to this land.