Hibiscus and sumac belong to the second category. They are not merely ingredients—they are offerings. They carry the taste of survival, the sharpness of protection, and the sweetness of joy that persists even in bitter soil.
This summer, as the Vitex blooms and the Strawberry Moon rises, I invite you to meet these two ancestral plants. Learn their stories. Taste their medicine. And carry their wisdom into your own kitchen and garden.
Read MoreThere is a sacred convergence happening this week.
Juneteenth arrives on June 19th, just days before the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its zenith and the light lingers longer than any other night. It is a potent time: a moment to honor the resilience of our ancestors, celebrate freedom, and welcome the abundance of the season ahead.
Read MoreThe world feels a little unstable these days. We've all seen enough disruptions to know that things can change in an instant. But what if the change wasn’t just about survival—what if it was about preparation, community, and even a little bit of fun?
That’s the spirit behind our latest offering: Survive the First 7 Days, a one-of-a-kind workshop that blends practical emergency preparedness with the playful premise of a zombie apocalypse. It’s happening this fall, and we’d love for you to join us.
Read MoreAs we move through the garden's seasonal rhythm, two of my most cherished plant allies—bergamot and roses—have fully come into their own. This year, I’ve grown them not just for their beauty, but for a deeper purpose: to harvest, dry, and blend them into a truly special tea. This is the heart of our Seasonal Bergamot and Rose Tea, available for a limited time only. Join me on the journey from soil to cup, and let’s explore the profound healing these sacred botanicals offer.
Read MoreThe garden woke early this year. Unseasonably warm weeks coaxed blooms from branches that normally wait until May. My fig trees are heavy with tender new leaves and the first swell of fruit. The vitex grove—usually content to linger—has burst into soft purple plumes, catching morning light like lavender prayers. And the lilies stand tall, their golden-orange petals fully unfurled, bold and brief as a whispered secret.
April has given us abundance.
Read MoreThere’s a rhythm to the earth—a quiet, steady pulse that guides the turning of the wheel. It’s in the way the sun rises and sets, the way the seasons shift, and the way the soil breathes life into every seed. When we align with that rhythm, something shifts within us, too. We begin to remember what our ancestors always knew: that healing, growth, and true abundance come when we live in partnership with the natural world.
Read MoreThe sudden temperature swings of March can confuse our gardens. Unseasonably warm weeks signal plants to break dormancy, only for a late freeze to damage tender new growth. For herbaceous perennials, this means leaves may wither or become discolored.
Read MoreThere is something profoundly healing about getting your hands in the soil.
It’s a feeling that transcends words—the cool, dark earth beneath your fingertips, the quiet rhythm of planting and weeding, the simple act of tending to something alive. Gardening is more than a hobby. It is a form of therapy, a practice of grounding, and a return to something ancient and essential within us.
Read MoreFebruary is a month of quiet anticipation. The garden still wears its winter cloak, but beneath the soil, roots are stirring. It is the season of preparation—not yet the explosion of spring, but the sacred work of turning earth, planning beds, and deciding which seeds will carry your hopes into the growing season.
Read MoreJanuary arrives like a held breath. The frenzy of December has passed. The garden is quiet, tucked under frost or a thin blanket of snow. The trees are bare. The perennials have retreated underground. Even the sun seems to rest, lingering low in the sky.
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