Botanical Name: Plantago Species 2. Common Name(s): Plantain Leaf 3. Habitat and Growing area: Common weed that grows throughout Europe and North American. It is one of the few plants that can withstand being trodden on, therefore will usually be found growing on paths. Natives called… [Read More]
The Ginkgo Tree Herb Course
Greetings Plant Lovers, Tuesday May 29th, 7 – 9 pm “Out and about” the farm for an evening Herb Walk! This will be our last herb course meeting for the summer! The summer break will be spent by putting our knowledge from the school year into practice in our own gardens. We will be meeting… [Read More]
The Ginkgo Tree Herb Course
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]
Fight Fall Colds With Garden Herbs
Hey Friends, check this link out! I was fortunate enough to share some good old herbal wisdom in the life section of the Toronto Star today, thanks to Sonia Day’s column, Real Dirt. The Toronto Star, Real Dirt by Sonia Day
