April: The Bark Box
The earth is waking up! Creeks are running, Birds are singing. Sap is flowing. Early spring is the season of bark medicine. Each year I carefully prune the branches and young twigs of alder, willow, crampbark and cherry, among others, to work with the healing gifts these plants so generously offer. I love the sharp, clean scent of willow's salicylates and the bitter almond smell of cyanogenic glycosides in cherry bark. Alder bark is smooth and shiny under my fingers, the stripped branches oxidising to a deep, burnt orange.
April's box will explore bark medicine and will feature ethically harvested bark from birch, willow, alder, crampbark, cherry, aspen and peach trees.
Products are subject to change and variation, but will likely include:
April's box will explore bark medicine and will feature ethically harvested bark from birch, willow, alder, crampbark, cherry, aspen and peach trees.
Products are subject to change and variation, but will likely include:
- Birch Twig Tea (Dried herb.)
- Wild Cherry Bark Syrup (Made with a cold extraction of cherry bark, honey and preserved with brandy.)
- Peach Bark Tincture (Alcohol extract.)
- Alder & Aspen Bitters (Alcohol extract.)
- Willow & Crampbark Fomentation (Dried herb.) (Large box only.)
- Catkin Powder (Dried herb.) (Large box only.)
Pink Peach Trees by Vincent van Gogh [Public domain]
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Boxes are offered with sliding scale prices. To learn more about sliding scale pricing, please read this post. But basically, in a nut shell (pun intended!), I invite you to pay one of the reduced fees, if paying the full price would cause you to be less secure in your ability to meet your food, health, housing or essential transport needs. To determine where you fall on the scale when choosing which price to pay, please refer to this infographic created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk (Click image to enlarge).
Large boxes contain 6 products. Small boxes contain 4 products. Taxes and shipping are calculated at checkout. Shipping costs are waived if you are able to pick up your box at the Just Food Farm (You will receive an email when your box is ready.) Shipping in Canada only. You do not need a Paypal account to make your purchase.
Payments can also be made by etransfer to: leighdoris at gmail dot com or cheque made out to: The Wild Garden, 2389 Pepin Ct. Ottawa, ON, K1B 4Z3
This box is SOLD OUT and will be available for pick up at the Just Food Farm on Wednesday, April 17th. If you sign up for a 3 or 12 month subscription now, the first box will ship in May.
Large boxes contain 6 products. Small boxes contain 4 products. Taxes and shipping are calculated at checkout. Shipping costs are waived if you are able to pick up your box at the Just Food Farm (You will receive an email when your box is ready.) Shipping in Canada only. You do not need a Paypal account to make your purchase.
Payments can also be made by etransfer to: leighdoris at gmail dot com or cheque made out to: The Wild Garden, 2389 Pepin Ct. Ottawa, ON, K1B 4Z3
This box is SOLD OUT and will be available for pick up at the Just Food Farm on Wednesday, April 17th. If you sign up for a 3 or 12 month subscription now, the first box will ship in May.
Monthly Herbal Box- Large 3 Month Subscription
CA$175.50
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Monthly Herbal Box- Small 3 Month Subscription
CA$135.00
Sign up for 3 small boxes and receive a 10% discount.
About the Herbal Box
The Wild Garden Herbal Box is your opportunity to connect with and learn about the wild edible and healing plants of the Ottawa bioregion. Monthly boxes are delivered directly to your door. Each month’s box will explore a particular theme and comes with a detailed newsletter highlighting the products for the month and is full of information, historical lore, recipes and more! Herbal boxes make great gifts and can be shipped directly to the recipient.
Monthly subscribers also enjoy membership in the Monthly Herbal Box Facebook group.
Disclaimer: The information provided by the Wild Garden through the monthly newsletter does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment or as a replacement for consultation with a medical provider. The information is intended for educational purposes only.
Your health and health choices are your own personal responsibility. The final choice in any course of therapy or care is yours. Every body is unique and the information provided in the newsletter may not be appropriate or relevant to you. You are encouraged to do your own research in order to make informed decisions before taking any products.
Many herbs are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some herbs interact with medications. You should consult with a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner before taking herbs if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.
The Wild Garden Herbal Box is your opportunity to connect with and learn about the wild edible and healing plants of the Ottawa bioregion. Monthly boxes are delivered directly to your door. Each month’s box will explore a particular theme and comes with a detailed newsletter highlighting the products for the month and is full of information, historical lore, recipes and more! Herbal boxes make great gifts and can be shipped directly to the recipient.
Monthly subscribers also enjoy membership in the Monthly Herbal Box Facebook group.
- build your own home apothecary of healing plants and discover traditional ways of supporting wellness
- support local, small-scale, organic permaculture
- incorporate more nutrient dense wild foods into your diet
- enjoy organically grown and ethically wild gathered foods and herbs delivered directly to your door (all products are made from herbs that I grow and gather myself on the Just Food Food Farm.)
- nourish yourself and your family with local, seasonal products handcrafted with love in small batches
- learn about the wild plants growing in the greater Ottawa bioregion
- loose-leaf tea blend
- herb infused honey or syrup
- herb infused vinegar
- wild herb seasoning blend, dried culinary herbs, herbal salts and sugars, herbal powders
- wild food preserve (jam, jelly, fruit leather, pickles…)
- tincture or elixir
- herbal salve
- body oil, body butter or lotion bar
- herbal scrub, bath salt or tub tea
- loose or compound incense
Disclaimer: The information provided by the Wild Garden through the monthly newsletter does not constitute medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment or as a replacement for consultation with a medical provider. The information is intended for educational purposes only.
Your health and health choices are your own personal responsibility. The final choice in any course of therapy or care is yours. Every body is unique and the information provided in the newsletter may not be appropriate or relevant to you. You are encouraged to do your own research in order to make informed decisions before taking any products.
Many herbs are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some herbs interact with medications. You should consult with a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner before taking herbs if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.