My Mom's vegetable garden in rural NS, luckily we can grow our garlic here. glimpse of our deck, where much of my gardening is taking place From where I sit, not a single cloud. The breeze is welcome and gentle while the landscape around us is turning burnt and crisp under the September sky. No … Continue reading Gardening in Nova Scotia (and some other things)
Blessed Vernal / Autumnal Equinox dear internet friends, It was a beautiful day here in Nova Scotia. We woke to heavy mist and thoughts of rain. The rain came down so heavy last night that even nestled in the basement, you could hear it's heavy downfall. I love the rain especially this time of year. … Continue reading Woodwork, Seedlings and Vernal Equinox
Hello hello! I hope you're all well as can be during these incredibly difficult times. I've been busying myself with making for the shop, hiking and planning for our small perennial garden. Repotting plants and finishing up this pattern, yay! To once again design something! I finally put together a pattern that I'm happy enough … Continue reading Botany Mittens ** New Woodfolk Pattern **
Welcome to my tiny creative space! I hope you're all well. I wanted to share a bit more about a recent drawing I completed which we had made into prints for the shop! I drew this piece as a gift. Jamie asked me for some pen and ink work for his office for Christmas so … Continue reading Naturalist Pen and Ink Drawing + Medieval Spinner
A friend of mine recently reached out asking if I would draw a logo for their small-scale farm in Prescott, Ontario. I jumped at the opportunity. Amanda and Adam live self sufficiently in an old farmhouse along the St. Lawrence. With their 2 young children, they raise animals for food and tend to a large … Continue reading Rooted Aster Logo
Welcome Fae Folk, The fog is rising in the fields. We have just had a week or 2 of unseasonably hot weather. This morning, it's a little cooler so I'm wearing an old camping sweater, sipping some tea with a beeswax candle lit. The mosquitoes are just beginning to emerge from wherever they come from, … Continue reading Blue Jays and Fairy Doorways
Greetings Friends! Today, it's drizzling with a cold North-West wind. The rain is pelting down, so I'm sitting with the fire, a cat sprawled on his back and a sleepy pup. Although it's May, I'm content to be by the fire while the rain transforms our brown and barren landscape. We should really celebrate … Continue reading Flower Moon
Happy Fall! We have been bombarded with the change of seasons with lots and lots of wind and rain. Last evening, the wind knocked so unexpectedly. We received news of a tornado in the Ottawa area that did extensive damage and I am in shock for my hometown region. It's hard to see the photographs … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox in our Corner
Hallo! How are you? It has been awhile, so I wanted to just write a quick update to essentially say nothing is really happening 😛 This summer has been Hot - so very hot. Heat Warnings for much of July/August. The hottest day, the humidity rose to 40 C - too hot to sit at … Continue reading August Waning
Rosewater is made from the petals of roses ( fresh or dried) and distilled or filtered water. Rose is a natural skin healer - she is a mild astringent and is used for anti-aging properties as well as general soothing chapped, dry or sensitive skin. It's wonderful for the height of summer to spritz on … Continue reading Making Simple Rose Water
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