2026 had arrived! If you know someone newly engaged, email us about new pricing options for our 2026 wedding season herbs@herbgarden.on.ca
There is a rustic, natural, relaxed charm about the Herb Garden. The place seems to welcome you like you are home. Considered one of Ottawa’s original barn venues.… Read the rest
May 3, 2026 the greenhouse and gift shop will reopen. Be sure to visit. New workshops and services are being developed now. More details to follow in our newsletter. Sign up now to be the first to hear about the new season and new services.… Read the rest
Turmeric, particularly its active compound curcumin, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential health benefits, including improved brain function and joint health.
Curcuma longa
Golden rhizome with a familiar pleasantly bitter taste tempered by peppery, citrusy notes.… Read the rest
The Herb Garden business will reopen May 3, 2025! Our opening weekend includes a Herb of The Year Gift Bag Draw Customer Appreciation on Opening day Saturday May 3! PLUS All Customers will receive a free Herb of the Year recipe card.
Sunday May 4th, 2025 we will be having a Garden Flea Market!… Read the rest
Living at a Rural Farm with a Herb-Based Business
In this section, explore the harmonious life of farming in the countryside while building a successful herb-based business. From growing organic herbs and creating herbal products to the joys and challenges of rural living, this category is your guide to living off the land in a meaningful way.… Read the rest
Know someone looking to get married in 2025 but keep costs low?
Rather than tying the knot at city hall, why not explore the idea of a unique pop-up wedding? Smaller, non-traditional spaces can provide a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests and turn your wedding into a one-of-a kind event making the day feel more special and memorable!… Read the rest
Exciting New Offering: Preorder Your Potted Plants for the Season!
We are thrilled to announce a new way for you to get your garden ready with our seasonal potted plants! This year, we will be offering a pre-order system, so you can order plants from now until Mid-February, and pick up when it’s time to plant during the months of May and June, so you can ensure you get the plants you want before they sell out.… Read the rest
Just days before our season opening, I suffered an injury that changed how our Spring 2024 season would look.
I was very excited about trying some amazing community events, happy about our plant season about to start, and beginning to curate local artisans to the on site gift shop… but an unfortunate fall resulted in my leg being broken in two places.… Read the rest
Our plant season is limited to May and June when gardeners are preparing for their spring gardens. We will have potted herbs for sale like lemon verbena, bay laurel, rosemary and lavender, oregano, basil, and the Herb of the Year for 2024 – Yarrow.… Read the rest
Are you newly engaged or know someone who is?
The Herb Garden is a seasonal outdoor venue that offers a charming rustic and unique location to host your special event.
The Herb Garden’s main building is the gorgeous historic Heritage barn, built in the 1820’s where we can host receptions of up to 80 people for a sit down dinner.… Read the rest
It is with great honor that we thank you for nominating the Herb Garden in the 2024 Ottawa Awards.
The Ottawa Awards nominees are submitted by the public, so we have been nominated by colleagues, clients, friends/ family, or someone who has had a positive experience working with us this year, so thank you!… Read the rest
Each year the International Herb Society selects one herb to be honored as “Herb of the Year”. In 2024 the herb is Yarrow (Achillea).
Yarrow is a vigorous, long blooming ornamental plant that has spread across most of the northern hemisphere. It has been used since ancient times as traditional medicine for countless uses and benefits.… Read the rest
A rustic and romantic event venue
The herb garden with its unique sense of history and place, is devoted to creating relationships with our guests by providing gracious hospitality and care in a casual comfortable setting surrounded by nature.
As a small family operated business we support and partner with other small local business’ to help ensure the health and longevity of small business and their irreplaceable positive impact on communities.… Read the rest
Events by Ollie Grey presents:
Join us for a local small business market at the Herb Garden in Almonte. Saturday November 4, 3-8pm.
Twinkle lights, holiday music & decor, sipping on a hot coffee or hot chocolate, treats, and holiday shopping from an incredible group of local small business owners listed below!… Read the rest
Thanksgiving weekend is a time to give thanks for the things you are grateful for. The gift of the beautiful hot sunny days to launch us into a new fall season has made me so grateful for the wonderful Spring/Summer season we have had. As the weather is now beginning to change, it’s a reminder to appreciate all the big and small things.… Read the rest
Sunday September 10th, 2023
3pm to 5pm
An introduction to natural fabric dyeing to ignite your imagination and get you on
a journey doing it your way no matter where you live. You don’t need a back
garden to try dyeing and learn what works for you.… Read the rest
OUR GREENHOUSE AND GIFT SHOP ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2023.
After the rush of Spring, seeding, growing, planting, preparing and planning, now we take a deep breathe to slow down and enjoy the hot sunny days of Summer and savour them before they are gone.
The Herb Garden greenhouses no longer have plants for sale this season.… Read the rest
With our plant inventory running low our annual plant sale is happening early this year. Running from June 14- June 22, 2023.
What’s on sale:
Our small potted herbs in 4-3″ pots were $4.50 when we opened in May and will be on sale at 50% off! Other plants will be priced as marked down.… Read the rest
Our Gift Shop and Greenhouse business will reopen May 6, 2023.
As a small family farm, our hours change over the season. Please review our online hours section on our website for the most accurate times of operation.
Announcing NEW 2023 Gift Shop and Plant Sale Business Hours to Reflect Our Growing Season :
May 6 – 25 Open 10 am until 5 pm Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday
(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
New Plant Collections will be introduced this year as a specialty themed set of plants.… Read the rest
If you are considering a wedding at The Herb Garden either next year or in the future please check out our Open House for engaged couples on Sunday May 7, 2023 from Noon until 3 pm.
You will meet the team, we can provide a site tour of the property, and you’ll see our inclusions for event rental bookings.… Read the rest
Hosting outdoor weddings, your guests will feel more connected to nature and reduce energy consumption.
Because events are inherently wasteful, stress can rocket up when considering their environmental impact. The only way to minimize that is to be conscientious, intentional and thoughtful.… Read the rest
The International Herb Association selects a “Herb of the Year” each year since 1995. For 2023, Ginger was selected. The decision is based on the herb being outstanding in at least two of the following categories: culinary, decorative, or medicinal.… Read the rest
“Heal yourself with the light of the sun and the rays of the moon. With the sound of the river and the waterfall. With the swaying of the sea and the fluttering of birds. Heal yourself with mint, neem and eucalyptus. Sweeten with lavender, rosemary and chamomile. Hug yourself with cocoa bean and a hint of cinnamon.… Read the rest
We are now offering delivery /shipping on some featured items for the gifting season!
VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP:
https://the-herb-garden-ottawa.square.site/
From Northern Roots
As these sun-soaked August days lead into September, it’s a great time to consider your fall planting projects. Whether filling a few gaps in existing beds or creating new gardens, these drought-tolerant perennials will thrive and adapt to the challenges of a changing climate on our landscape.… Read the rest
APRIL 30, 2022 GREENHOUSE, GIFTSHOP AND ONLINE STORE OPENING
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION FROM MAY-SEPTEMBER WILL BE WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY 10-5/ WEEKENDS 10-1
We will be open once again for the season as of April 30, 2022.
Our on site shop in the Comfrey Cottage will be open again, don’t forget to visit our lovely loft upstairs.… Read the rest
click to review our 2026 plant offerings… Read the rest
A micro wedding or pop up wedding is an intimate and personalized celebration of marriage, typically featuring a small guest list, usually ranging up to 20 people. Unlike large traditional weddings, this wedding style focuses on creating a meaningful and memorable experience with close family and friends.
What your pop up wedding at the Herb Garden includes:
Sunday Afternoons Available 2pm-9pm
Private venue for 7 hours
A quiet prep room for pre-ceremony use
Ceremony with an officiant
Professional photographer for wedding and portrait session (2hrs)
Herb Garden decor pieces (ceremony seating, arch, signing table, card box, post wedding seating)
Post wedding toast with guests (alcoholic and non alcoholic drink option)
Charcuterie for guests (individual guest cups for mingling plus refill station)
A scheduled in person venue visit prior to wedding
TIMELINE
2 pm -Arrive on site add minor decor pieces if needed
3 pm -Getting ready
4 pm -Guests arrive
4:30 pm -Ceremony
5 pm- Photo sessions
5 pm- Guests mingle with lite bites (charcuterie cups)
6:30 pm -Speeches, Toast, First dance
9 pm -It’s a wrap
$5,500 plus HST
7 hour rental time
Package option WITHOUT lite bites and Prosecco Toast
Sunday Afternoons Available 2pm-9pm
Private venue for 7 hours
A quiet prep room for pre-ceremony use
Ceremony with an officiant
Professional photographer for wedding and portrait session (2hrs)
Herb Garden decor pieces (ceremony seating, arch, signing table, card box, post wedding seating)
A scheduled in person venue visit prior to wedding
$4,900 plus HST
7 hour rental time
Contact herbs@herbgarden.on.ca… Read the rest
Starting in 2026, A new service will be offered to help with your garden planning.
Pleased to launch a new garden consulting business. Aimed at individuals who understand, or maybe are simply interested in the massive benefits of plants, but simply don’t have the time, energy or knowledge to create for themselves.… Read the rest
In 2017, I purchased a farm in rural Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and began the process of leaving my corporate retail job to begin the adventure of operating a greenhouse and events business. I worked as a marketing manger for 15 years for a well known Canadian national retailer, but I was missing the work/life balance.… Read the rest
