Roses are a treasured part of our herbal apothecary and we let them grow wild and free on our homestead. Not just an…
For centuries we have been studying, cultivating and appreciating the aromatic, medicinal and culinary benefits of Lavender. Famous for its ability to invoke…
The bees are back! There’s no shortage of pollinators around our homestead. We do what we can to make this a welcoming &…
I’ve been delighted to discover that a lot of ornamental flowers and plants are quite edible. I’ll even say that most of them…
Fresh blossoms, chirping birds and beautiful fragrant lilacs are a sign that spring has finally arrived. Did you know that lilacs are edible?…
I recently discovered photos from my trip to England that I had thought lost forever. I am sharing some of my photos from…
We rely heavily on our garden. It must produce. Here in Northern New Brunswick Canada (zone 4a) the growing season is quite short…
Veggie gardening has been easy this year. With such a small garden & loads of rain, it’s practically tended to itself. It did…
There are many benefits to having a backyard garden pond that extend well beyond creating a natural, relaxing and picturesque landscape. Ponds are…
The Wentworth gardens were built in the early 18th century and cover over sixteen acres. You will find many old statues, a lush…