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
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
OUTDOOR WEDDING CONFETTI ALTERNATIVES
The Herb Garden only allows biodegradable confetti. So what are some earth friendly alternatives for confetti if you are having an outdoor wedding?
Dried flowers or leaves are perfect but so are fresh petals and leaves!
A meaningful way to celebrate your treasured day is to have petals from a relative or grandmother’s garden, or even flower petals that remind you of a special childhood garden.… Read the rest
EDIBLE FLOWERS MAKE YOUR GARDEN PRETTY BUT CAN ALSO ADD FLAVOUR TO MEALS
A flower’s main job is to be beautiful – they attract pollinators in order to produce seeds. Not only do they make your garden look pretty but thy can also add interesting flavours to your meals.
Edible flowers to try in your 2022 garden:
pansy, nasturtium, chive, rose, lavender, angelica, anise hyssop, basil flowers, borage, calendula, and chamomile.… Read the rest
2022 – VIOLA
Each year since 1995 the International Herb Association picks one herb. This year is the Viola.
Violet, Pansy, Heartsease, are all part of the genus Viola. They are edible, medicinal and beautiful. Often used in early spring or late fall containers since they tolerate cold.
Pansy and violet flowers are edible.… Read the rest
HERB COCKTAIL INSPIRATION TO CELEBRATE 2022!
For me at least, it feels like 2021 has lasted forever. I’m ready to look ahead to 2022 and all it’s potential.
I’ll likely raise a glass of cheer and welcome 2022 with a fun festive drink either with a herb garnish or as an infused flavour.… Read the rest
FROM HOLIDAY MEALS OR WEDDING STYLES
Bud vases and simple greenery are a classic, simple, and inexpensive way to add beautiful decor to tablespaces.
For weddings, it allows you to choose your favourite blooms but keep the budget in check.
Another simple decor idea is to add welcome tags at each place setting.… Read the rest
A HANDWRITTEN LETTER SHOWS YOU’VE TAKEN THE TIME FOR SOMEONE.
A hand written note, card, letter, invitation, birthday greeting, etc. makes the message more intimate and meaningful.
Why is handwriting more meaningful? They show how important the recipient is to the sender. They’re a personal artifact that can become a cherished memory.… Read the rest
MADE SPECIAL FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL!
Thought and effort go into giving a gift to someone. The holiday season can be busy, hectic, and stressful. But taking the time to decorate your gift in a special way let’s the person you are giving to know you thought about them and took care to make the gift special just for them.… Read the rest
THE BENEFITS OF WILD CRAFTING YOUR OWN NATURAL WREATH
We all know the benefits of spending time outdoors going on a walk or nature hike. Why not take the time to collect special nature pieces to remember your experience and craft your own wreath. Finding plants with interesting textures or delicate dried flowers mixed with found objects like feathers or grasses can make a beautiful reminder of the season.… Read the rest
