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Hillside Acre Inspired weaving of Hearth, Home & Nature. Join Angela as she shares he knowledge in Backyard M€dicin€ focusing on bioreginal herbalism.

Not only is Angela an Herbalist she is a Textile Artisan creating knit heirloom pieces for all ages.

Time, it's fleeting, an illusion is it, passing by the hour, in the way Sun moves dancing with Moon, in birdsong and pee...
05/20/2026

Time, it's fleeting, an illusion is it, passing by the hour, in the way Sun moves dancing with Moon, in birdsong and peepers singing....
My hands haven't been in my gardens as much as I'd like but a little here and there things get done, in their own time, their own rhythm, herbs gathered here, a seed planted there ... most days spent working elsewhere, evenings are fleeting moments of brief interaction between myself and garden to dos, early mornings house chores and waterings, in between at work...
Wood
Windows
Kitchen Floor
A few other to dos that are must get done this year and the season will have quickly floated by... the seasons seem shorter whe you run on clockwork and not Natureswork... it all gets done though doesn't it?!

We are gatherers,the ones who pick up sticks and stonesand old wasp’s nests fallen by thedoor of the barn,walnuts with h...
05/13/2026

We are gatherers,
the ones who pick up sticks and stones
and old wasp’s nests fallen by the
door of the barn,
walnuts with holes that look like
eyes of owls,
bits of shells not whole but lovely
in their brokeness,
we are the ones who bring home
empty eggs of birds
and place them on a small glass shelf
to keep for what? How long?
It matters not. What matters
Is the gathering,
the pockets filled with remnants
of a day evaporated, the traces of
certain memory, a lingering smell,
a smile that came with the shell.

~ Nina Bagley

Garlic is popping up and my quality control officer is never far when I'm in the garden!!!
04/12/2026

Garlic is popping up and my quality control officer is never far when I'm in the garden!!!

🍗𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱 🍖This nutrient dense, gut healing liquid should be part of everyones diet. Chalk full of amino acids, protei...
03/24/2026

🍗𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱 🍖

This nutrient dense, gut healing liquid should be part of everyones diet. Chalk full of amino acids, protein builders and many immune boosting properties 🥣 Bone broth emcompases the idea, nose to tail in not wasting this preciius resourse. A way to honour the whole animal, organ meats are just as important as the roast and ground meats we consume. Many if any broths on shelves at the supermarkets are not made from the bones and are instead flavoured waters. A topic for discussion another day as today is all about homemade goodness!
We all can make this, it is so easy and if you have a slowcooker even better. Ideally we want the bones to simmer 10 -12hrs, even longer. Knuckle bone, marrow bone, chicken feet, left over bones from roasts these are all great broth makers. If I plan ahead a bit we will save some veggie scraps like peels, skins, etc just toss in the freezer if need be until ready to use. Grab your biggest pot, toss in the selected bones, herbs of choice, I like thyme, rosemary, bay, sage all of those wonderful aromatics for the season. Chop up some veggies for added flavour, anything goes as far as I'm concerened (organic is best but if it isn't available, don't beat yourself up) wash them well and toss in. Carrots, garlic, onion, sweet potatoe skins, fennel etc Don't forget the scraps you may have saved in the freezer! Celery, pasrley is another good one especially for some extra gut healing qualities. Add water to cover ingredients, turn on let it come to almost a boil then turn down to simmer! That's it, easy peasy 😊
(Long simmer is not always best, if you have autism a short simmer will be beneficial for you) Now why 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓑𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓱?! Well it is oh so delicious on its own, added to homemade soups, gravy etc Broth helps to heal our gut, great for autoimmune disorders, supports hair, nail & teeth health, helps support leaky gut, joint health and more! AND it is a great first food for babies as well as expecting & post partum moms ❤ Weightlifters, athletes and fitness gurus will benefit greatly from broth too!!
Have you made any? What are some of your favourite things to add in?

Sleeping Garden 🌱Galic slumbers under this last blanket of snow tucked deep in a bed rich in nutrients and recycled bunn...
03/12/2026

Sleeping Garden 🌱
Galic slumbers under this last blanket of snow tucked deep in a bed rich in nutrients and recycled bunny litter, mycelium thrives in this and I've found it to be one of the best garden amendments we have! I can't wait for fresh garden galic, well fresh garden everything 🌱 planning this years gardens a little slower and hoping to get more of a food forest going. More perennial beds and berries, way more berries! The lands we've been foraging on for years are quickly being chopped down and its a sad sad sight to behold watching whole ecosystems disappear at a faster rate they'll ever be able to regrow but I'll do my part on my small piece of land encouraging critters and pollinators with welcoming wonder ♡
It's been days now since I've been outside, the body tends to shut you down hard if you don't listen to the subtle ques she send you. Taking care of myself sometimes sits on the back burner more than it should and this past week I was feeling off but did all the things to burn out faster... joke was on me, mother nature fed me a stomach bug the put me in bed for two days! ... Mind. Body. Soul. The foundation of health and they are so intimately interconnected in balance when one depleted in any way, all can become off balance and it tends to surface in a form of dis-ease.
Herbalism. Health Care. Wholism. Holistic. Mind. Body. Soul. ... the foundation, the root of care is regulation & harmony of the body's systems... and its time I come back full circle to when I started with Eclectic Herbals, back to the healing garden and your invited to the table. Sometimes we take pathways that lead us in wonky directions but your roots are always in what calls you back time and time again bringing joy to the heart and a smile on your face, even when things get tough. ... thank you for reading my rambles from a sick bed ♡

Warmth. Comfort. Cozy. Heirloom. Handmade. Wool.💗 A touch of colour for this cool damp February day. Handknit with 100% ...
02/21/2026

Warmth. Comfort. Cozy. Heirloom. Handmade. Wool.
💗 A touch of colour for this cool damp February day.
Handknit with 100% wool = warmth like no other, weather you are snowshoeing, hiking, walking the dog, building a snowman or sipping a cuppa something warm wandering the gardens making plans, this hat is for you ♡
Available, S/M

🍃 Wildly Cultivated & Hand Picked. Did you know, that all herbs I use are grown here in my gardens or foraged locally fr...
02/07/2026

🍃 Wildly Cultivated & Hand Picked. Did you know, that all herbs I use are grown here in my gardens or foraged locally from spots I have been watching and tending in the wilds for years!
Slow is the game, letting the herbs infuse to their maximum abilities over several weeks. Here Calendula & Rose are paired mindfully in my 'Joyful Glow' face oil, these two skin loving botanicals are known for their soothing, anti inflammatory properties and together they create a light floral scent that is gentle and fresh. The carrier oils of choice are Jojoba (similar to skjns sebum) and Grapeseed for their anti inflammatory, antioxidant rich qualities. They are fast absorbing & lightweight (truly, this pair doesn't feel thick on skin!)
Next batch will be available in 2oz bottles in April 🥀

☀️Today was a Good Day.Sun hit just right as my winter sidekick and I played in the snow. Followed some itty bitty track...
02/02/2026

☀️Today was a Good Day.
Sun hit just right as my winter sidekick and I played in the snow. Followed some itty bitty tracks, listened to the Chickadees, tossed snowballs, nd just took in the fresh air.
🍃

❄ MidWinter, still very much in stillnes, hearth & home as we slowly plan for the season to come. Seeds to plant, cozy m...
02/01/2026

❄ MidWinter, still very much in stillnes, hearth & home as we slowly plan for the season to come. Seeds to plant, cozy mornings with pen and paper, evenings by the fire reading, nature still covered in white velvet and sun shines just a little stronger.

Your support has been incredible this year ♡ Thank You all so much! Last available items from my shop are listed below 😊...
12/14/2025

Your support has been incredible this year ♡ Thank You all so much!
Last available items from my shop are listed below 😊
Local Pick up or Shipping across Canada.

12/06/2025

~Red Bird~
Red bird came all winter
Firing up the landscape
As nothing else could.
Of course I love the sparrows,
Those dun-colored darlings,
So hungry and so many.
I am a God-fearing feeder of birds,
I know he has many children,
Not all of them bold in spirit.
Still, for whatever reason-
Perhaps because the winter is so long
And the sky so black-blue,
Or perhaps because the heart narrows
As often as it opens-
I am grateful
That red bird comes all winter
Firing up the landscape
As nothing else can do.
-poem by Mary Oliver

The Redbird Cottage
Artist: Sofie Swetter
https://sofieswetterfineart.com/products/the-red-bird-cottage-fine-art-print

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