Studying & documenting local wild edible plants throughout the changing seasons is a great way to to advance both your foraging and your…
A food forest takes time to create. It’s a big job, especially when you’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Although most…
For thousands of years, scarecrows have been part of the global rural landscape. There are accounts of scarecrows from Egypt, Greece, Rome, Japan,…
Roses are a treasured part of our herbal apothecary and we let them grow wild and free on our homestead. Not just an…
When asked the question: Do you believe in magic Do you believe in magic? I had to tell my story using my camera. …
When I get an idea in my head, I just want to make it happen – immediately. I don’t like to wait for…
Planting edible perennials increases food system resilience. It is better for our soil and our health. It also makes our work in the…
Cooking with edible flowers is one of those beautiful culinary experiences that has a way of delighting and surprising both the eyes and…
For centuries we have been studying, cultivating and appreciating the aromatic, medicinal and culinary benefits of Lavender. Famous for its ability to invoke…
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For the love of lavender: History, Aromatic & Medicinal Benefits (Lavendula officinalis)
To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with…