Making Calendula Salve and Elderberry Cordial, Gifts from my Garden

[@dilihopa]

You can always count on Kate to provide peaceful, wholesome content. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@julianneflagg4973]

I agree . Kate's videos are often the calm in my chaos.

[@vivienclark6653]

So true

[@SusanKeong]

🤣 you two are like sisters from different parents. A very special relationship. ♥️

[@priscillagagnon56]

The two of you are such a joy to watch. Anna goes along with all your adventures and one can tell that you both love each other very much. John picked a good mate.

[@gracepatane9384]

It was so wonderful to escape into your world for awhile, Kate! It’s so peaceful & relaxing watching you go through your process! Thank You for sharing!🫖☕️🧁💜

[@veitchp]

I didn't want this video to end. I felt totally immersed in nature and in watching the process of creating these beautiful items. Not only are the calendula salve and elderberry syrup healing, so was your video. thank you!

[@erineddy7999]

Finding something I’ve put in a “safe place” after 30 minutes of hunting would be a miracle in my house! For years I’ve been saying I’m going to label one of the kitchen cabinets with a sign saying “safe place” so I’ll always know where to look. This might be the year that I make that sign! Thanks again for a lovely video!

[@paulinelarson465]

I always find what I have spent an unreasonable amount of time searching for, immediately after I have gone out to buy another one !

[@peggyunderhill601]

I’ve only just found you I’m an 82 year old English woman living happily in the USA but I do miss my England. I feel I’ve found a new friend to chat with. Thanks for the lovely channel.

[@carolfago223]

It was so nice watching you make the calendula salve. I have been making the oil for quite a few years now. My two daughters who are in their 50s have joined me in this lovely summer ritual. I always watch for a full moon or two. I put the jar out for the night. I like to think it gives the oil a little bit of magic. It's a gift of love when you put so much of yourself into making things. Every week we witnessed how much love you share.

[@tuto108]

Dear Anna and Kate, you host the loveliest visits to the Last Homely House! Pure salve for the soul! I received my calendar and the photography and colors are a real feast for the eyes. Thank you so much for making so much beauty and inspiration.

[@marybeth4002]

Kate, not only do you teach us new skills, but you are also a student of life. You are always learning new things also - your basket is just beautiful. The photography of you in the flower garden was stunning and the funny clipping of the elderberries with you and Anna made me laugh. What fun and such beautiful gifts for your family all made with love. Thank you.

[@missysmith9854]

For future reference-a garden rake works really well to pull down the branches of the elderberry bush so you can reach them and doesn’t damage the bush. As a child we would walk the railroad tracks where lots of elderberry bushes grew and we’d pick as many as we could. Then spend days cleaning the berries off the stems. My mom would make elderberry jelly and elderberry pie. The railroad tracks are gone and so are the elderberries now. I’ve planted some bushes on our farm and hope to get some berries.

[@penkast1605]

I enjoyed watching this video while knitting a brioche hat for my older daughter, sitting on my couch but imagining it was your lime green one. It is a beautiful sunny, yet crispy day in Southern Ontario, where I live. The gold and orange calendulas reminded me of the lovely summer we had this year. I feel so blessed and happy today, and am so glad I found your channel awhile back. Your videos always make me smile. Sending love to you and all your family members, Kate!

[@felicagriswold7276]

I LOVED the laughter during elder berry collecting❣️ When chores are done with giggles there is no work so much as happy memories! My Dad made elderberry wine one year. Thanks for the memory reboot. Have a good week.

[@nitescudelia8777]

Such a beautiful presentation! I don't have callendulas,I don't have elderberries but I know to tell others what to do with them . I am smarter now!🤗 Thank you ,Kate warching your videos on Sunday night makes mondays more bearable! Best wishes from Bucharest🇷🇴

[@lauraholliday5993]

THANK YOU KATE AND ANNA 💚 I could watch you and your calmness for days...

[@SewingRenoPatchworkGuy2023]

I love marigold flowers and i have decided to design some of my own Marigold Flower 100% Cotton Fabrics for my Patchwork Cushion Cover Sewing kits for my local rest home

[@meatdog]

I'm always putting something in a "safe place" then cant find it. I love watching the relationship you and Anna have. So loving. I'm going to make all this. Thanks for the lovely idea and instructions.

[@mamivonfluffy32]

You have lovely big calendulas with many petals. Mine from my garden are much smaler only with single row of petals. I just wish to get some seeds from yours😄. I have a funny story with my calendula salve. It was already many years ago. I made mine with pork fat. When I applied them on my legs, the neiborough dog used to come and lick my legs😂😂

[@irhonda31]

Oh, this made me chuckle!😂

[@julieh4816]

Oh I really enjoyed that! Kate, your videos are worth their weight in gold. A pure joy for us all.

[@lindarussell1932]

So good to see Anna. You make a great team.

[@labnurse1]

Well now, you've inspired me to grow calendula and make salve. I'll give it a go. Thanks Kate. Be well

[@irhonda31]

I’m always amazed at all the different, clever things you do!

[@jackieoneil779]

Missing you terribly Kate. So sorry about your Dad, think about you every day. Hope you are feeling peace. Love

[@wendydawe3874]

Kate, you never cease to amaze me with your wonderful projects. Thank you for making my Sunday afternoons. Take care and stay well.

[@sdwedan3158]

Yes, I frequently put things in safe places, only to forget where they are 😄

[@juliannaburgess9177]

I'm going to take a saying from Mr. Rogers, "I so wish we were neighbors". I want to pick your brain and learn more. Definitely pleasurable.

[@pickledellies]

That was fun! Re. Elderberries, next year, may I recommend an upside-down umbrella.

[@TheEngelbrechtc]

I loved you making home made presents with produce from your own garden. How great is must feel!

[@mrsrabbitsmoments8854]

Fondly know as "Aunt Kate" in our house 🏠 thank you for another wonderful episode ❤️ with love Mr and Mrs Rabbit 🐰

[@glendamitroff3933]

I spent the day caring for my elderly Uncle & we had a delightful time together. My treat was coming home to your video & I loved every second of it. The colors of the salve & elderberries are gorgeous. I laughed along with you & Anna as you cut the elderberries. So much fun! Thank you both Kate & Anna. ❤

[@michellehenderson2773]

Kate this was great how lucky your family and friends will be to get those gifts. My grandparents grew Orange and yellow Marigolds that where planted every year up each side of the path to the front door my gran said when it was a dull day she always had sunshine when she looked out the window and I grow loads each year in my cottage garden to remember them. Really enjoyed this thank you xx

[@debranightengale4352]

You can use marigolds the same way.

[@HRHDMKYT]

@@debranightengale4352 Margolds don’t smell very nice. That’s why they’re great to plant between rows of fruits or vegetables you’re growing; they repel many pests which are sensitive to smells.

[@nature12487]

Incredible wisdom and knowledge you have Kate. You are keeping our heritage alive. Love the salve and cordial. My Nanna made Elderberry wine, so lots of memories. Love your relationship with Anna, you have so much fun. Your kids and Agnes are learning so many traditions from you. Thank you for all you do. We love visiting. All the best,Lisa, Ontario Canada ❤️🌟

[@bethann2971]

I so enjoy spending time with you and Anna, a relaxing peace inevitably follows, thanks so very much for sharing your wonderful talents and for all you do.

[@JB-nk4qh]

🙋Hello from the southern Oregon (U.S.) coast - I discovered your channel just a few weeks ago and have been going through playlists 🎶 since then. To have this one pop up today was delight to see! Thank you so much! 💖🌹

[@chrisberry9017]

You’ve certainly joined a wonderful channel! Kate and her family are super, and you’ll make lots of friends from the rest of us on the Lime Green Sofa! Welcome!

[@conniehusband1365]

Hello from Central British Columbia! I am so happy to hear that you have discovered 'Our Treasure'. I too accidentally discovered TLHH from the beginnings. It would be quite a phenomenon if Kate could be given due credit for ALL the times her videos have been revisited!!!!!

[@lindalewis8565]

You spend so much of your life making things for your family and friends that is beautiful and beneficial. I’m so pleased that I found you during COVID because I think getting to know you has made me so much more fearless and generous. Bless you!

[@conniehusband1365]

LOOK at what you girls have been up to NOW!!! Two activities that I have been wanting to try! The JOY that eminates when you two are together is very soothing. GREAT tutorial! And I guarantee that this will be rewatched too. The LGS will be empty with so many of us outside pickin and pluckin🤗

[@carolecaudill4962]

What fun collecting the elderberries!! Loved the whole show !❤

[@priscillamcgarry5200]

Excellent. I laughed along with you and Anna when she was cutting the elderberry branches.such a fun time. Thank you 😀

[@prnhoney]

I’m watching this while it’s pouring outside here in Maine, about to have a cup of tea. Absolutely enjoy watching your mix of ‘homestead’ projects! Love the colors of your drink & balm!

[@heidilady]

My girls would collect tree berries with an upside down umbrella. The handle knocks them off the branch, and umbrella catches, lol

[@redparrot9489]

. A rake to heave down the branches. Let the berries drop to the ground. Move the ladder if Anna can’t reach. 💕💕💕💕 💕. Who was on health and safety for this job? 😁😁😁😁🙄 Love you both! Onto elderberry wine!

[@dianebeckett5453]

i love the relationship Anna and Yourself have. its very special. The giggles collecting the berries. OH MY LOL

[@wlwolfe1]

Ahhh an interesting learning experience, with our beautiful Kate & Anna! 🍁👍👍💕🌈

[@julianneflagg4973]

I do love Kate's videos, love them.

[@louiseoconnor8071]

I know the “safe place”,and it’s never the same place twice.😊

[@deborahinman3852]

You brought back a memory of collecting wild elderberries with my late eldest brother when I was about 8 or 9. He took me along as I was small enough to climb the trees and light enough to get on the top bendy branches. Health and safety not really a buzz phrase in the 70s! He made wine not cordial, so there wasn’t even a reward for me ☹️. Happy times ☺️

[@annebator950]

That was just lovely. Thank you. I felt as though I was beside you watching and learning.

[@tinekejoldersma]

I don't have a safe place, Kate. I have a black hole. Love you home made calendula salve.

[@hermitworks]

Anna - calendula lotion was just recommended to me during my radiation treatments. I loved watching you make your salve ❤

[@emerybob1]

Thank you for sharing this video and all of your doings. The stained glass window behind your kitchen sink is absolutely gorgeous! The relationship that you have with your daughter-in-law, Anna, is lovely and very nice to see. Laurie

[@michellesetzer9366]

What a lovely, calming video to watch on my Sunday afternoon. Thank you for sharing your creations with us.

[@ritaleek4588]

Thanks for sharing, chatting and creating, a nice touch to my Sunday. ❤

[@shirleypugh4177]

Oh Kate I do so agree with an earlier comment, I didn't want the video to end. You are so calm and patient. It is so soothing to listen to and watch you. I would like to take this opportunity of extending my condolences on the loss of your father. May you and your family gain comfort from knowing that he is now at peace and reunited with your mother. I'm sure I speak for all of us who spend precious time with you on the lime green sofa xx

[@dianavoermans]

How homely this is, sharing recipes and making them up ❤️ for gifts

[@JoAnnVargas-RayJVRay]

Kate, thank you for this video! My mother used to make elderberry pudding when we were growing up. This brought back so many memories. You make the calendula salve process look so easy. Wish I was one of your children! Love to watch you, I learn so much.

[@jeancox4235]

Thank you for a lovely video. I loved seeing the process, not just the finished product. This reminded me of your earlier videos. Sometimes I miss seeing you feed the chickens and your goose, plant your gardens, walk around the woods, and give your gentle love to the cats.

[@pamlilley3475]

What a lovely start to my day, Thank you Kate, a woman after my own heart in so many ways. Beautiful camera work and editing Anna. Thank you for all the work that went into this from both of you. XX

[@beckywilliams9703]

If I might add, when I was in radiation treatment, the nurses recommended calendula lotion to treat the burns. It really does work!

[@debrawitte8391]

my grandfather and i used to pick these where they grew next to a farmer's field. i miss the berries, i miss my grandfather. i am 70, by the way.

[@stevearney9215]

Ahh, Kate, you are a salve for the soul. So glad we could spend a part of our Sunday afternoon with you. Steve and Gig from Roseville Ca.

[@janetsmith3976]

Another wonderful half hour escape with such an inspiring woman! Thank you Kate❤

[@bravelittlebuckaroo]

It's always so lovely to see the interesting things you get up to, Kate. 💙

[@lindarussell1932]

What a beautiful window ❤. The calendula sounds wonderful!!

[@sandramyer7081]

I enjoyed you making from elderberries- watch Anna cut them high up from bushes! And your making salve from apricot corn oil with callendars - wonderful to learn and watch you, Kate- it was fun day- those callendars are so beautiful- said me, Sandi Whitaker Myer -

[@sandramyer7081]

nice to meet you! - may more Merry Christmas to you and your family, too!

[@andreamaclachlan980]

I am going to find so many special things when I find my 'safe places'!! The amount of stuff that has disappeared into the safe space universe is scary!😅

[@juliannaburgess9177]

TRULY reminded me of my childhood days. Our next door neighbor's sister would bring elderberry wine and jelly. Sometimes there were extra berries that a pie would be made. Prior to winter, we as kids, would get a whiskey jigger full of the elderberry wine. It's was SO GOOD!!! And we didn't get the season colds. So I'll say it was a win, win. Thank you for the memories ❤

[@rosemarygilman8718]

This was simply lovely, as always. Thank you, Kate and thank you to, Anna!

[@dianastrain8964]

You made my Sunday a very wonderful day. I so look forward to any new videos you put on youtube. Thank you Kate.😃

[@annehughes9525]

I always use a walking stick to gently pull the end of the branches down as my mother showed me when I was a child , easy peasy Kate x

[@mariac4602]

i absolutely love the dynamic between you and Anna. What a blessing that you have each other.

[@dianefields6056]

Those elderberries - gorgeous glistening globules.

[@bunnyyoung3232]

🤗 hello, new subscriber here, im starting my journey on all things herbal, i have ADHD and autism and i find creativity is my escape, but you are so soothing to watch i could watch you all day ❤ thank you xx

[@melissamilos4447]

What a wonderful idyllic life. The perfect focus.

[@judygraves6272]

Your videos bring a smile upon my heart. Thank you dear Kate and Anna--Judy from MN

[@missyvoigt9021]

How lovely! I have just made a note in my calendar to order calendula seeds for next year! Thank you Kate for another wonderful episode!❤

[@karlajensen1041]

I came back here as your 11.20.2022 video would not allow comments. I felt from the start of that video there was something amiss. PEACE and LOVE to you Kate regarding whatever life has dealt you.

[@andrearyan816]

Yes I usually put things in a safe place, so safe I can’t find them myself 😂

[@What-pt4hf]

Как мне все у вас нравится!!!❤❤❤ Вы - Талант!!!!!!

[@jillyb9995]

I thought I was the only one who used an upturned stool to tether my muslin to 😁I made a bag out of the muslin though. I tie it on with string and engineer a no splash set up😊Your cordial and salve look fab, Kate. The recipients will be thrilled. Well done that girl😉💖Jill. Cumbria. UK

[@pamhillabolt8179]

Thank you for giving me more ideas. Growing those beautiful orange flowers and the elderberry’s are on my list to plant in the spring. I hope you know Kate how much watching you brightens my days. Keep Smiling.

[@gordonakers8247]

Yes, I put them in a safe place, never to be found again. 🤪 Pat Akers

[@lisasalvatore7420]

What a pretty Calendula patch! I've made Calendula salve, and it's great for winter dry hands. I have also made elderberry syrup when I can get my hands on some berries. I add cinnamon and cloves to it and seal it in jars to use in the winter. My husband doesn't like the smell of it cooking and calls it witch's brew. I believe I will add Calendula and elderberry to my garden. Thanks Kate!

[@jackirichards8789]

I put things in a safe place, never to be seen again!! Until, of course, I buy some more, then I find them immediately!! 😂😂

[@brendaclark4152]

Kate your recipes are so fun! Next could be Elderberry Wine😊❤

[@nancysmith6698]

Ha! I've been using the phrase, "I put it in a safe place..." for years as did my mom before me.😀

[@sandramyer7081]

Thanks Kate for calends salve - see how it look is- fun and like to show to other people- we shall it turns out- 💕

[@brendamc3535]

You are an amazing woman. Anyone would be proud to have you as a family member. Especially a grandmother with all the wealth of information you share. Thank you so much for these videos. I enjoy them very much!!!

[@janicemiller6554]

I am revisiting my Favourite L H H E O T S videos. the calendula flower bed is so much like. Anna’s Spoon flower fabric. So beautiful.

[@daylchapman9800]

Here’s a tip that I learned ages ago. Wet the towel and then it won’t “steal” all the juices.

[@SharonMiitchell]

😊I love watching you Kate such lovely things you do you are a very Special lady 😊

[@mayolson2]

You both are so fun to watch. You always make me laugh along with what ever your endeavors you both are up to. What a joy. Thank you.

[@manomij]

Lovely to see how you are also part of the drying and salving crowd and show us your take on it❤

[@wendywiese419]

Hi Kate. I just came across your channel a few months ago and I must say I enjoy it very much. The salve you made today was wonderful. You have given me some great ideas. I've made a few things like the rag doll and patchwork dog. You always give helpful hints which I appreciate. Thanks for another great video. Hope you, Anna and your family have a lovely week. See you next week.

[@sandramyer7081]

Love her takes me around her garden and calendalas- its great to becwith her!🥰💕

[@kathleenpurple4415]

It was most certainly enjoyable watching what you have done today 😊

[@emaleamiller5223]

I’ve already placed my order for the apricot kernel oil and bees wax for making my calendula salve. You’ve given me so many ideas for Christmas gifts to our extended family! I’m so grateful for the joy you bring me. Happy holiday season to you!

[@carybradley3968]

Oh Kate! How lovely! You’re inspiring me to finally clear and plant the calendula bed I’ve always dreamt of. Each year I buy seeds and never create the large bed I want. Will do this year! Thank you!!!

[@annkathy257]

Kate, I'm doing some follow up watching of videos that I was not able to watch at the time that they were originally posted. I watched this video today! I'm so glad that I waited because it was just the right video at just the right time for me and, It made me smile! I needed that today! Bless you, Kate and, thank you for doing videos like this one! ❤

[@tbrown2302]

I kept saying” don’t fall off the stool, use a cane to hook branches and pull them down” but I don’t think you heard me 🤭. Homemade gifts are the best. Thank you Kate and Anna!

[@estherchandy6292]

I love your slow almost real time process. It gives viewers a chance to appreciate that the odds are that good things take time. It's a process we should immerse ourselves with and almost "bathe" in the little bursts of success on the way. What a satisfying way to spend our days. Thank you, my dear. Much love