This time I would like to tell a herbal story about lavender, one of the most well known herbs. I think most of us think of lavender as a typical summery flower and associates it with rest and calmness. But there is so much more to say about this sweet scented flower! Originating from southern…
As stillness in stone to silence is wed May your heart be somewhere God might dwell. As a river flows in ideal sequence May your soul discover time in presence. As the moon absolves the dark of resistance May thought-light console your mind with brightness. As the breath of light awakens colour May the dawn…
Summer… the scent of roses, bare feet in the grass and the sun shining brightly! Time for living at a slower pace, enjoying the holiday, long evenings while watching the sunset, harvesting and a garden in full bloom. Summer offers us many pleasant natural delights and I want to share my favourites… One of the…
“Do you suppose she is a Wildflower?” said the Daisy. “We don’t let Wildflowers grow here, independent minds and wild hearts are not encouraged.” Adventures of Alice in Wonderland Have you ever thought about yourself as a wildflower? And which one would you like to be or which one do you compare yourself with? In…
Isn’t it funny how sometimes, without even knowing, one can have a new favourite color? Today I noticed how much pinkish hues there are in our garden, in our home, in my creations and even in my wardrobe. Do you have a favourite color at the moment? Summerly shades of pink and green take the…
June the 21st, isn’t this the day we’ve all been eagerly waiting for?! Finally we can celebrate the beginning of summer. Is there a better way to start it by picking fresh and colorful flowers in the garden and arranging them into a summer bouquet? ” What is one to say about June, the time…
Have you also seen all the blooming elderflower along the roads and in the fields? These delicate flowers are one of my favourite herbs. Every spring again, it’s a feast for the senses once the elderflower is blossoming. Smelling at these blossoms is real treat with its fresh scent, a subtle mix of honey and…
Last week we had a long weekend as it was Ascension Day. It’s the annual tradition to go on holiday with my husbands family. This year we went to Teuven, situated in a very beautiful region in Belgium, called the Voerstreek. It’s an appealing hilly landscape with typical valleys and 2 small side rivers of…
One of the things I love to do on a free day out with my husband is wandering at flea markets, on the look out for old treasures and objects we can recycle or repurpose in our home and garden. And afterwards we go to a nice spot to enjoy a fresh lunch together. There…
Freshly picked May flowers from my garden… for you! I want to thank you for visiting this place, for taking the time to read my blog or writing a comment. I wish I could give you all a little bouquet of these May flowers! I understand it might not be that easy to visit my…