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Three Sisters Garden ~ Historical Companion Planti...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Tuesday November 17, 2009   -   By Karen

This year at the Stanhope Discovery Museum, where I'm the garden's coordinator, we once again, planted a "Three Sisters Garden". Until I moved from Toronto, here to Haliburton County, I'd yet to hear about what a Three Sisters Garden actually was....

Who Says You Can't Eat The Flowers

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday October 15, 2009   -   By Jessica

There are so many flowers that can be eaten. The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Today there is a resurgence of interest in edible flowers, and I can see why. Flowers add texture, interest, and beauty...

How to protect yourself from the Swine Flu natural...

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday September 01, 2009   -   By Sharon

I was just reading a great article by Dr. Lynn Jennings, MD and information is fabulous on the swine flu and the vaccinations now available. These are some suggestions to help protect yourself from acquiring the swine flu: • Get adequate amounts...

Chive Flower Vinegar

Blog: Dutch Hollow Acres   -   Wednesday June 10, 2009   -   By lklik

Chives are a common herb in many recopies but I bet you’ve never thought of using the flowers!   Chive Flower Vinegar is by far one of my favorite recopies.     It tastes fantastic on salads without the need to add oils or other flavors....

Happy Mother's Day

Blog: Hurricane Farm   -   Sunday May 10, 2009   -   By Chris

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!  From their protection to their nurturing to their unconditional love, it is our Mothers who help us to become who we are today.  Thanks to all of you! Here are some shots of a wonderful mother...

Bach's Flower Essnces - Part 2 - The Essences

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Friday May 08, 2009   -   By Sharon

I hope you enjoyed Part 1 about using and administering Flower Essences. Here are a list of Bach's Flower Essences and their primary uses: AGRIMONY ~ denial, "stuffing" emotions, inappropriate communication, allergies, physical...

Bach's Flower Essnces - Part 1

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday May 04, 2009   -   By Sharon

I love working with the various flower essences and make many myself. I use all different types including Australian, Alaskan, Light Heart and Indigo to name a few. I am going to blog about Bach's essences as these are the essences most commonly found in the...

Keeping your flowers fresh!

Blog: Folls Flower Farm   -   Monday February 16, 2009   -   By Thea

Keeping your Flowers Fresh To have your flowers last as long as possible follow these simple tips. If your flowers have been out of water, recut the stems an inch or two. Cut the stems with a clean knife or sharp scissors or clippers on an angle. Use a super...

I Can Smell Spring in the Air!

Blog: Double Oak Farm   -   Friday February 13, 2009   -   By Lori

So what does Spring smell like? Maybe not what you would expect. Around here long before the spring peepers make their first chirp, before the robins return, before the outdoors begins to smell of thawing earth there are two sure signs that spring is on it's...

STOP MURDER IN THE LANDSCAPE!

Blog: Blossom's Wild Herb Lavender Farm   -   Tuesday February 10, 2009   -   By Blossomfarm

With proper planting a perennial garden will provide years of enjoyment with much less care than annual plantings. When placing new plants in the border, be sure to consider mature height. In designing a perennial border we recommend selecting plants from...

Holiday Sale!

Blog: The Neighborhood Farm   -   Wednesday December 03, 2008   -   By Kate

We are hosting our annual Holiday Sale this weekend, Friday December 5 - Sunday December 7.  We sell custom decorated wreaths, greens, flower arrangements and other holiday decorations each December.  We team up with other local artists who are...

Green & Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Blog: Owens Acres & Fortuna Farms   -   Saturday November 08, 2008   -   By Laura & Mike

This year take a minute and give some thought when selecting gifts for family and friends.  This is not the time for excess or for giving the latest toy or gadget!  Give gifts that are green, thoughtful, useful, sustainable, and simple. Owens...


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