Comfrey Cottage Gift Shop

The Comfrey Cottage is bursting with local talent this year! 

Stock your pantry with locally made products from Tasha’s Table and Above all Honey. Find function and beauty in Danielle Dewick‘s pottery collection now on display in our gift shop alongside our favourite local artists. We have stunning pieces of glass art by Pat Forrest and metal art handcrafted by Earth & Iron Workshop.Read the rest

Hypertufa Planter DIY Workshop

Hypertufa Planter Workshop – June 26th 2 pm-4pm

We’re making hypertufa planters and pairing them with our favourite herbs on June 26th! Create your first hypertufa pot with us and learn how to cultivate your very own handcrafted container garden oasis.

Hypertufa pots are most often associated with succulents. However, their porous nature suits the needs of a wide variety of herbaceous plants.… Read the rest

Rustic Florals

Inspiration overload from past events at the Herb Garden

There are so many ways to do FANTASTIC flowers.

So many colours to blend into a Spring time explosion of soft romantic textures and hues. A summer meadow theme. Or a deep rich mélange of harvest time scents and vibrant colour.

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Earth Day

April 22, 2022 is Earth Day

Make everyday Earth day!

Most people already reduce, reuse and recycle, there are many ways we can do our part everyday to help the planet we call home and need to protect.

Repurpose old items into something new instead of buying new. I found recently an old bench made out of rusty rebar on our property and repurposed it into a unique porch bench instead of adding it to landfill or scrap metal and buying something new and plastic.… Read the rest

Spring Herbs

TOP HERBS TO CONSIDER THIS SPRING

There are many herbs you could consider this Spring for your own Herb Garden but here are some top ones in my opinion.

Chamomile

Chamomile- A gentle calming herb. Daisy like flowers are used to make a relaxing teas. Flowers can be steeped in hot water either fresh or dried.… Read the rest

Opening Soon!

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

Northern Roots

Northern Roots is springing into the 2022 season at The Herb Garden!

Northern Roots is a new local grower dedicated to producing beautiful and resilient native perennials. We specialize in species native to North America; most of the plants we offer are native to our local eco-region. Northern Roots is committed to using sustainable production models to grow hardy local species that can weather our changing climate.… Read the rest

Barn Wedding Favours

SUGGESTIONS THAT SUIT AN OUTDOOR WEDDING

There is something beautiful and warm when it comes to all things rustic. So it’s no surprise that rustic weddings are popular. If you have decided to give away wedding favours, and FYI not everyone does. But if you do, and you want something your guests will love… why not try something that suits a rustic wedding.… Read the rest

Herbal Teas

WARM AND COZY COMFORT TEAS


Herbal tea, also known as tisanes, are made from steeping herbs, flowers, spices, or dried fruit in water. Herbal tea is easy to brew and doesn’t need to be as precise as making regular tea like black or green tea. Herbal tea doesn’t get bitter like black or green tea does when you steep it longer.… Read the rest

Gardening for Mental Health

REDUCING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY BY SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS

Mental Health has become a subject that most, if not all of us, have had to address in some way. Put your mental health first and get some self care by gardening this Spring. Outdoor time is proven to help relieve stress and increase mental wellness.… Read the rest