Randomness about our life, work, and stuff that happens on our herb farm. Our business is prairielandherbs.com, a mother-daughter team with a 2 acre farm and shop in Central Iowa.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
So, as you may know, Donna and Maggie help a local organization with some pet foster/rescue. THis lovely fellow is Al/Bullet (we prefer to call him Bullet). He was shot by his owner, lived, and is now, fortunately, recovering and in fostercare at Prairieland Herbs. He spent his first night in a house (Maggie's house) last night, and did remarkably well, considering! Isn't he a sweet fellow? To read his whole story, go here: Bullet's Story. He is needing money to cover his vet care, so if you are looking to make a charitable donation this holiday, consider donating to cover his vet care! Some of our VERY generous friends and customers have already donated (thank you, FACEBOOK friends!) - it is MUCH appreciated!
So this morning I headed to work with my faitful Dobercompanion, Duncan, Bullet, and 3 foster kittens. Welcome to my world. :) Bullet is doing GREAT, working on housetraining, is TOTALLY great with the cats and dogs, utterly confused by the mini horses (what ARE those?, he says) and is perfectly behaved on the farm - no leashes or fences needed. So far, so good. Now he just needs to find his forever home.
Shopping across Iowa - 12 Great Places
Our friend Miss Effie wrote a GREAT article about shopping locally, and mentioned 12 of her favorite local shops. And we are mentioned! We are so honored! Thanks Miss Effie! Great article, check it out everyone!
Speaking of shopping, we are TOTALLY on top of the orders, and there is STILL TIME to place your online order for holiday delivery! We are working every day until Christmas, and will be shipping orders every day!
Not sure what to get? our Best of Prairieland Herbs set and our Treats for Feets set are perennial best-sellers!
Our friend Miss Effie wrote a GREAT article about shopping locally, and mentioned 12 of her favorite local shops. And we are mentioned! We are so honored! Thanks Miss Effie! Great article, check it out everyone!
Speaking of shopping, we are TOTALLY on top of the orders, and there is STILL TIME to place your online order for holiday delivery! We are working every day until Christmas, and will be shipping orders every day!
Not sure what to get? our Best of Prairieland Herbs set and our Treats for Feets set are perennial best-sellers!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sweet! The Radish Magazine did a great article about natural cleaning products, featuring Prairieland Herbs items and our favorite natural cleaning recipes. Check it out!
If natural cleaning is your gig, check out our natural home cleaning products, including our awesome natural laundry gift set, here.
We will be vending at the Downtown Farmer's Market (It's INDOORS, in Capital Square) this Friday, from 11-2 and Saturday, 9-1. If you'd like us to bring anything in particular, please let us know! We will be located on the 2nd level (skywalk level) across the hall from the sushi market. We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tired of snow pics yet? Friday, we had to shovel out the waist-high drift from the sidewalk to the shop...there's now a sort of tunnel to walk through. :)
ANd then, we had to dig out the chest-high drift from in front of the classroom!
There was collateral storm damage....mailbox broken by the county snowplow :(
The drifts were so big, our normal snow removal guy (with a big truck and snowblade) couldn't dig us out. A back hoe was required.
And, while Karla was snowed in, she wrapped a few bars of soap for us. This might hold us until the end of the week. Then again...it might not....