It’s that time of year again! If you want to beat the rush on your holiday shopping this year or just looking for some great local deals, join us for Harriston Ladies Night next Wednesday, November 18th! Visit us and many more local businesses from 5 to 9pm for some late night shopping fun! You […]
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RSS feed for this sectionTop 7 Uses For Lavender Hydrosol!
There are lots of uses for Lavender Hydrosol, but these are some of our favourites! 1. Air Freshener Most commercial air fresheners contain many harmful ingredients. All-natural lavender hydrosol is an easier and more practical option, especially since it has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Simply spritz the lavender spray in the area you’d like to […]
We’re back open for a new season!
We’re back after a chilly Winter. The farm store is open Tuesday to Saturday 10AM to 5PM. Come and say hello and check out of products…all natural, fresh and handmade.
Recipe of the Week
Winter may be on its way out but for now the chilly weather is still with us. Why not warm up with this scrumptious twist on home-made hot chocolate! Creamy, floral and soothing it is sure to hit the spot on a nippy evening. Makes 2 servings. What you’ll need: hot chocolate: 2 cups whole milk […]
The Green Living Show
Hello farm friends We are thrilled to announce Flowers to Fragrance will be attending The Green Living Show this march 27th, 28th and 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre! From fashion and beauty to forestry and agriculture (and everything in-between), the Green Living Show has fun for the whole family, as we all work […]
Recipe of the Week
Banana, Blueberry Muffins with Lavender Give some new life to an old favourite. A fresh, fruity muffin with a vibrant taste, serve warm with softened butter and enjoy! For one dozen muffins: cooking spray 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons lavender flowers 1/4 […]
Recipe of the Week
Iced Lavender and Lemon Shortbread Cookies! These cookies are gorgeous, not to mention simple! Fresh lemon makes this a vibrantly flavoured cookie, paired with lavender, brightening it’s unique flavour. Try out this smooth, buttery not overly sweet winters day treat! Instructions for Shortbread: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature ½ cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon lemon extract […]
Farm Store Closing till April…
Hi farm friends, because of the weather conditions we have decided to close the farm store till April. You can still of course order products online and they will be shipped within 2 days or less. If you live in the Kitchener/Waterloo area we have good news! Flowers to Fragrance is opening a stall at […]
“Essential oils might be the new antibiotics.”
Antibiotic resistance is an ever increasing threat in modern medicine today. “Fortunately, some farmers and scientists have started investigating various plant extracts, hoping to find alternatives to antibiotic drugs.” Check out this article by Dr. Mercola (linked below) and it’s interesting mention of the potential replacement of antibiotics with the use of essential oils in […]
Recipe of the week,
Marionberry Lavender Scones They’re light and crumbly like a scone should be, and the batter isn’t too sweet but the light sprinkling of sugar on the tops is a perfect little sweet roof to bite through. Marionberries aren’t always available all year round. If you can’t get your hands on any, you can’t go wrong […]