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Phenology: Your Personal Connection to Nature

Phenology: Your Personal Connection to Nature

Phenology is the study of recurring natural phenomena and seasonal trends. (eg. bird migration, first blooms) When we record these seasonal events in a journal or notebook it can help us to connect to our land and bioregions. It also helps us to understand how seemingly simple occurrences can affect

Flowers & Antique Doors

Flowers & Antique Doors

When I started toying with the idea of planting flowers this season to increase my homestead's biodiversity, it got me thinking about what I would actually do with all the beautiful flowery abundance. In order to keep things blooming all season long and support any beneficial insects that

Spring and Biodiversity

Spring and Biodiversity

Every spring I add, focus on, learn about or bring in something new to my little homestead. From making kombucha to starting a worm farm, planting an orchard or having meat birds last year, I am always looking to expand, grow and learn something exciting and beneficial. Last year I

Herb of the Week: Elderberry

Herb of the Week: Elderberry

Elder (Sambucus spp.) Family: Adoxaceae previously Caprifoliaceae. Common Names: Common Elder, Black Elder, Sweet Elder Parts Used: Berries and Flowers, Fresh Leaves *externally Plant Description: Native to Europe, North Africa and Western/Central Asia, Elder consists of over 20 species. Sambucus nigra the species most commonly used, is a deciduous

Permaculture: Sustainable Living

Permaculture: Sustainable Living

How often have you seen the word permaculture, been intrigued by it, then researched it only to say to yourself “Huh?” ….. Me too, me too! I have been slowly incorporating permaculture principles into my life for about 4 years now. I think when we first come across the idea it

Tarot: Exploring your Card of the Year

Tarot: Exploring your Card of the Year

Usually the New Year has us scrambling to make resolutions that we never keep. So instead of setting myself up for failure promising to lose weight or stop an annoying life long habit I decided to place my 2025 yearly focus on my card of the year... My Card of

Where to buy seeds and herbs online in Canada

Where to buy seeds and herbs online in Canada

Chances are if you're reading this, in January and you live in Canada… you are cold, tired of the snow, freezing temperatures and longing for something green in your life. There truly is something magical about flipping through a seed catalogue with a coffee in hand, inside, wrapped