Broom Making and Storytelling

Pioneers and colonials, for the most part, had to make their own brooms for the household. . .From whisks to pot scrubbers to floor brooms, the task was left up to each family to craft their own. . .Some made many brooms at one time for a year long supply. . .Others made them as needed. . .They were fairly easy to craft, with only a few items necessary for success.

Fall Harvest will be coming up soon. . . We often gather together our own broom making supplies and spend a day or two demonstrating the technique and teaching others the craft. . .Alas, this year we won't be making brooms for the public, due to the Virus and cancellations. . .But we hope to one day demonstrate our broom making technique here in Ste. Genevieve and maybe teach a few classes on it. . .

Until then, why don't you click over to our farm page and read the article I wrote for the  2018 Fall Issue of COUNTRY RUSTIC MAGAZINE? . .I think you will enjoy it. . .And hopefully next year, we'll be back on schedule. . .

BROOM MAKING AND STORYTELLING AT THE DUNCAN FARMSTEAD

Fall Issue Country Rustic Magazine Features Herbal Wreath Making at the Felix Valle Wash House

Has it really been almost a year since John and I dressed in costume and did a photo shoot for COUNTRY RUSTIC MAGAZINE at the Felix Valle wash house? The time has certainly flown by.

I shared  the making of the wreaths HERE in the Ste. Genevieve Journal last year.

But there is more to the article than just making a wreath. There is mention of "LE JARDIN POTAGER" or the French kitchen garden, much like the one at the Felix Valle. I actually collected more information than I had space for. . .and since then, my interest in these gardens has grown. . I am familiar with the English gardens, but as I have said before, life in the French colonies is like a whole new world to me.  I'll write more about in another post. . .

And. . .if you follow this link, you'll find a whole chart on THE LANGUAGE OF HERBS.

Just wanted to again thank Donna for allowing us to enjoy the wonderful setting at the Felix Valle wash house for the article. . .We had so much fun that it sure didn't feel like work! Hoping to do it again one day and invite everyone to join in!