As the wonders of the summer season begin to unfold, so too do the delights of our gardens, local farms, farmer’s markets, and neighbourhood trails. Among the seasonal berries and veggies, you’ll find a lovely range of aromatic and floral herbs making their...
It’s early spring and the dandelions are everywhere! On my walk today, I spotted their familiar jagged leaves, their folded green sepals and even their brilliant yellow flowers facing up to the sun. Delightful to children and antagonizing to adults, dandelion is...
Everyday we are bombarded with news of the latest diets and supplements that promise greater health. It can start to feel that if you’re not taking a pill and special oils or cutting certain foods from your diet that your health may be at risk – or at least less than...
Once, during a car ride to school, our 3 1/2 year old son complained of an upset tummy. School was brand new for him, and we suspected a bit of nerves as the cause. Usually, we would offer him a bit of fennel to chew for such a complaint. Fennel has a lovely way to...
We often think of herbs while we are in our kitchen. And though there is no doubt that herbs enhance the flavours of our food, they are also profoundly nourishing and healing. Herbs are steeped in lore and have long played a role in magic and healing throughout...
