About: Kim Bowen

So I catch Big John often tellin' folks that Paul Bunyan was born at Crow Wing Crest Lodge -- "it's the water," he says.   "When I moved here 16 years ago, I was only 6' 2" - now look at me, I'm 6' 7"!" [caption id="attachment_6764" align="alignnone" width="400"] Typical day in a logging camp[/caption] A…

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The blossoms of a Day Lily only bloom for one day. Cultivated originally in China where they sauté day lily flowers with salt and pepper dipped in batter. Day lilies contain many beneficial vitamins and minerals; eating these flowers can help detoxify the body and help cure insomnia. Because their roots can absorb a lot…

(Source below and to read more, click here)  (HEAR A SAMPLE:  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ovenbird/sounds ) The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is a small, inconspicuous bird which gains its common name from the traditional oven-like shape of its nest (3). It has a grey-olive head and upperparts, which contrast with its white underparts, white eyering and grey-white lores. The…

(Below source from Wellness Mama - for recipes & more, click here) Why Raspberry Leaf? As its name suggests, Raspberry leaf is the leaf of the raspberry plant. It is somewhat well known for its benefits during pregnancy, but it is beneficial to women at all stages of life. It is naturally high in magnesium, potassium,…

Trivia:  What name do we call this tree (the oldest on our property) and how old do we think she might be?  (answer at bottom) "It may be mentioned here that compared to lemons, the amount of vitamin C enclosed by the needles of white pine trees are five times more in terms of weight.…