Interesting Facts About Peonies – Edible, Medicinal, Beautiful and Smart!

Peonies are really smart plants. It’s true! They secrete a sticky substance to attract ants. This is their built in defense against damaging pests. The ants attack the pests and lick up all the sticky sweet secretions – everyone wins! Peonies can also live up to 100 years – which is quite a long life […]

The Calming and Healing Power of Lavender: Why We Love it in Our Botanical Skincare Products

To make a perfume, take some rose water and wash your hands in it, then take a lavender flower and rub it with your palms, and you will achieve the desired effect ~ Leonardo da Vinci Each time I send a parcel to someone I love, I tuck a sprig of lavender inside the box. […]