Who am I?

I am a gardener, a seed collector, a wife and a mother.

Since I was a child - my mother encouraged me to put my hands in the dirt. The memories I have as a child were of my mother and I in her garden where she taught me the benefits of companion planting and such. Year after year; our family reaped the benefits of our hard work.

I am merely doing what is apart of my DNA, history and heart that tells me I need to grow things. I MUST grow something...So I started. The things I've learned while in my garden is something that I want everyone to learn as well.

History of my family tells a story of young pioneer farmers; who grew their own food and saved its seeds for next year. I do much of the same thing -but with flowers. Doing the things my ancestors have done bonds me with my past; and it sustains a future that my children can appreciate.

Whereas history has taught me to save the seeds, my DNA and heart have taught me to grow things from seed.

Growing a garden is good for the soul - no matter what your tastes may be - wholesome food for your family or beauty in flowers.

I am not a fan of the "Guerilla Gardening" and the "Throw and grow" concept - I believe in nurturing a plant from seed to seed. You can learn so much more after you plant a seed... if you don't stick around to find out what - how will you ever grow as a person?

I've also recently started a group on Facebook; connecting Albertan-Etsians to the local market. Its called "The Alberta Handmade Marketplace" -- its a place where local Albertan-Etsians support each other in our passion for all things handmade.

If you are interested in buying local, handmade items from Albertan handmade artisans or if you are an Alberta Handmade seller - we would love it if you joined us!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Albertahandmademarketplace/