The power of connection During a morning of contemplation, I was inspired by a conversation that I had yesterday with a dear friend. She referred to the horses in her care and how they communicate to other members of their herd. A horses movements or "words" are clear and concise, as each individual has their role in the herd. This offered me the opportunity to ponder how I communicate to others-including all species on earth and myself. Was I being truthful, compassionate

Ending the year in reflection This year is ending with twists and turns which includes our weather. I remind myself that I am fortunate to live in Canada and have wonderful neighbours. 2025 has been "one of a kind" and the true meaning of the holiday season seems more relevant than ever. My Family Christmas has been postponed twice and my Sister reminds me that Christmas isn't a day, it is an energy that can be received and celebrated anytime. I believe we are inherently sa

Pondering life's unexpected gifts Sitting in The Log Studio with "Kitten" on my lap, we are having our daily bonding time that I call "Whisker Wisdom". She reminds me to take some time to sit and enjoy her soft fur and purring sounds. I had been reading a short story about volunteer plants, popping up in our gardens. Volunteer plants are germinated seeds that are given from plants or transported by birds and animals, they are given unexpectedly and at random. At Rooted it

Warm fall preparations  Here at Rooted , Fall was welcomed with Maples, Sassafras, Sumacs and many more trees and plants showing off their glorious colours. As I walk the path through the field (at the front of the property) I notice some of the wild Evening Primrose pods are opening to release their abundance of seeds and hope for new beginnings. The unseasonably warm October has helped me  finish some outdoor projects and cleanup. I have harvested most of the flowers an

Shifts of energy and reconnecting with joy. T oday is the New Moon/partial solar eclipse and tomorrow is the Fall Equinox.  I find...

Harvesting and welcoming in the next chapter of the season. What a month!!!!  August has been busy for  Rooted . The Log Barn Studio and...

Refreshing and Reflecting on our Path As I sit on my front porch and hear the crows and thunder in the distance, I am grateful for the...

New Moon, Fresh Life & Purpose   The end of June brings a New Moon, supporting us with the knowing that we are being guided to be more...

A Rooted Spring In April 2016 we were looking for property to build a new Life. One day we had lost our sense of direction and saw a...

Another adventure begins It is now the beginning of Spring and I am excited about my newest project at "Rooted". For a couple of months,...

A story of three Golden Laced Polish Chickens With excitement of Spring arriving, I thought I would share some of my daily Rooted life...

A wise friend, found in our woodlands Hemlock is a native coniferous evergreen with needles and cones. It is a slow growing softwood,...

Maybe the secret to our beautiful flowers and plants isn't just a magic touch, but also the love and joy of Gertie in the garden. Our ...

An unexpected friend showing its colours through the snow. Moss was one of the first plants to emerge from the ocean and survive on...

A protective and beneficial tree that supports us through winter. Cedar is a very versatile and durable hardwood found all over the...

A calming violet flower to guide us into Fall With the amazingly warm weather that we have had at the Farm, our Lavender plants have...

An afternoon full of creativity, learning and appreciation. September 21st was our first class at the Log Barn Studio! We had guest...

A sacred herb that has been part of Rooted since the beginning. This perennial can live for many years if protected form harsh winter....

A multi-blooming flower to attract pollinators to your garden. From mid summer to fall, these gorgeous wild blooming sunflowers can grow...

A bright and cheerful perennial with a hardy bulb, and many varieties. We naturally had to touch upon Lilies as they are part of my last...