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
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
Happy New Year, and welcome to a brand new decade! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. So cheers to whatever this one has in store, and what you make of it!
The next three months are always a fun time to plan and prepare for our next season.… Read the rest
It has now been a full year since we took ownership of the Herb Garden and I have to say it was one busy year!
I did think I would be able to create regular blog posts, but I realized quickly that there were going to be things I simply could not get to (blog/newsletter) in year one.… Read the rest
This is my first ever blog post. I guess you could say I’ve been a long time reader, first time writer. I really wasn’t sure of including a blog portion on the website I am a very private person. The idea of sharing personal ideas and photos with total strangers doesn’t make me comfortable.… Read the rest