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  • Lavender: Growing Calm in the Northern Garden
    March 10, 2026

    Lavender: Growing Calm in the Northern Garden

    Lavandula angustifolia Few plants carry a fragrance as recognizable as lavender. Across the Mediterranean and surrounding regions more than thirty species grow wild, each carrying the unmistakable scent that has made this plant beloved for centuries. The species most often...

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  • Apple Scented Calm - Chamomile
    January 21, 2026

    Apple Scented Calm - Chamomile

    January has arrived, and in farming we call this time the fertile void. It is a pause, not of inaction, but of spaciousness. A season for letting ideas surface quietly. Planning begins in February, and by March we are planting...

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  • The Quiet Medicine of White Pine
    December 16, 2025

    The Quiet Medicine of White Pine

    Here in the Northeast, we are blessed with deep pine forests, and White Pine is plentiful. Fragrant and resinous, it is one of the few herbs we can harvest even when the snow is deep on the ground. Meeting House...

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  • Linden (Tilia spp.): A Tree of Calm and Connection
    November 4, 2025

    Linden (Tilia spp.): A Tree of Calm and Connection

    There are many varieties of Linden across both Europe and North America, each with its own subtle beauty and fragrance. The European species Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Linden) and Tilia platyphyllos (Large Leaved Linden) are the most commonly used in traditional...

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  • Spilanthes
    March 11, 2025

    Spilanthes

    Spilanthes is one of my favorite plants to grow in our gardens. It’s fun—its flavor is exciting, its bright button-like flowers add a unique charm, and its gracious sprawling habit makes it a stunning addition to borders. The deep green leaves and purple stems create a striking contrast, making it as beautiful in the garden as it is useful in the home and apothecary. Whether dried or included in fresh-cut flower arrangements, Spilanthes offers more than just aesthetic appeal—it’s also a powerhouse for immune support and culinary creativity.

     

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  • Exploring the many varieties of Skullcap
    March 5, 2025

    Exploring the many varieties of Skullcap

    Skullcap (Scutellaria) belongs to the mint family and comes in many varieties. Some, like lateriflora and helmet (integrifolia), are native to North America, while others, like baicalensis and barbata, originate from China.

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