Greetings Plant Lovers, Tuesday April 24th, 7 – 9 pm will be our next herb course meeting. We will be meeting at Dogwood & Brambles Farm, our quaint little family farm. We have a great night planned! As always guests are welcome (guest fee $25) Please note:… [Read More]
Storm Preparedness
My motto since becoming a young mom, many years ago “always be prepared for what the day may bring us day”. Its when we are not prepared, that we wish we were. Living in the country teaches one to be just that, prepared. We have the… [Read More]
Red Clover Blossoms – Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Trifolium Pratense Common Name(s): Red Clover Flower Habitat and Growing area: Widely found though in moist waysides and in meadows left from hay. Grows on our farm and locally in Ontario. Pertinent Information on the Plant: Alterative (blood purifier) Nervine (calm nervous tension and… [Read More]
A Head-Start to Allergy Season
Now is the perfect time to get a jump-start on your seasonal allergies! Stinging Nettle season will be soon upon us and we can make great use of this amazing herb and some honey from our own cupboards. First, some information on allergies, the herbs and nutritional… [Read More]
Maple Syrup Burn
What can I say, I was injured making maple syrup! Yep, I accidentally poured scalding water on my foot! I couldn’t believe I did it, but I am happy to report that it healed beautifully and thought I would share how quickly it healed. Day 1 (evening) Immediately… [Read More]
