It is hard to find a flower to rival the beauty of the Elder (Sambucus nigra)! Intricately laced flowers donning each cluster, all amass on a bush — simply magical! But, this flower is so much more than just a beauty! It is a beloved flower in… [Read More]
Rhubarb Shrub Using Companion Pairing Plants
Taking a break from work, my dad and I were sitting on the front porch this morning. I handed him a hot coffee and I had my Rhubarb shrub. I was super excited to have my first one of the season and my dad said “You… [Read More]
My Favourite Recipes Using Maple Syrup ~ Yummy
We love maple syrup! Every single step; from a beautiful winters day of tapping the trees, to a fun filled day of boiling the sap and then the final step of bottling our liquid gold! But our very most favourite part is using it on homemade pancakes and french… [Read More]
Raspberry ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus, R. strigosus Common Name(s): Raspberry leaf Habitat and Growing area: These beautiful brambles grow wild on our Farm, in Ontario Canada. They love the edge of forests, where the trees meet the meadows or grasses. They bloom in late spring and produce berries… [Read More]
Dandelion ~ Materia Medica
Botanical Name: Taraxacum Officinal Common Name(s): Dandelion Leaf and Root Habitat and Growing area: Found widespread colouring meadows and waste places in April – May. Dandelion is found here in Ontario on our farm, lawns and disturbed soil. Pertinent Information on the Plant: Alterative (blood… [Read More]
