Thanks to Baldwins Herbs in London for this lovely herb map of Europe - truly a work of art and also quite useful.
Jan
31
Jan
17
A new study published in January 2016 in the prestigious international journal Spine reports that Capsicum frutescens (cayenne) reduces pain more than placebo. Although Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw), Salix alba (white willow bark), Symphytum officinale L. (comfrey), Solidago chilensis (Brazilian arnica), and lavender essential oil were all effective in reducing... read more →
Nov
01
FOOD IS MEDICINE SERIES Saturday April 6th 9.30 am – 5.00 pm Spring Cleanse Friday April 19th 6.00 – 9.00 pm Lacto -Fermentation Friday May 3rd 6.00 – 9.00 pm Herbs in Health and Cooking Saturday May 18th 9.30 am... read more →
Oct
03
I have dozens of herbal and health and gardening books, many hundreds actually – I swear they must breed in the night because it seems they are always increasing in number and spilling off the shelves. I dream of built-ins to the ceiling that would give another 3 or 4... read more →
Mar
31
Starting June 27th the farm shop at Innisfree will be open 10am – 4 pm, serving lunch & tea. Free guided garden walk 2 pm every Saturday through the summer.
Mar
19
We are very pleased to announce that we shall be at the farmers market on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month this summer, starting April 18th. Featuring our extensive line of hand crafted herbal teas, lotions, liniments, vinegars, oils and more. Also a wide selection of medicinal and culinary... read more →
Feb
23
Our 16th annual Seed Exchange & Horticultural Trade Show will once again be at the Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay on March 7th, 2015. For more information please visit http://cvgss.org/seedy-saturday-2015/
Feb
23
12 – 14th June Join the largest herbal gathering in western Canada! Over 50 classes, workshops and herbs walks, Saturday night dance party, Great Herbal Sell, Swap and Give Away, Sniffathon contest, Herbal Elixir bar and so much more For registration link to http://herbgathering.org/
Dec
11
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Dec
11
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Oct
13
Sep
29
Chanchal's Commentary People have traditionally used fermented foods like yogurt and sauerkraut both to preserve food and support health. From lassi, a popular fermented dairy drink in India, to cultured butter and sourdough bread in Euorpe, to Asia's kim chi, tamari and miso, naturally fermented foods are found in virtually... read more →