Harvest time is in full swing for herbalists and many people will ask us about the way in which they should harvest the plants they hope to use for making food and medicine. So we thought we would give you a quick crash course this month on best practices for herbal harvesting.
Where:
Herbs should be harvested […]
Each year the Spring and Summer brings an abundance of beautiful flower to our gardens – flowers we admire for their beauty and fragrance but are generally unaware that they offer more than these esthetic qualities. This month we thought we would look at a few of these flowers and share with you some of […]
Did you know that your home-grown tomatoes will taste better simply by planting sweet basil next to them? Or that by incorporating some caraway plants throughout your garden will help to loosen the soil? Many people have heard about the benefits of planting roses with garlic, but did you know that using feverfew with your […]
This month we thought we would feature a fun craft to celebrate Spring this Easter. Many people find the earthy tones of herb and food colored eggs to be far more attractive than the Easter Bunny’s candy colors (and of course healthier too!). Many herbal dye plants, used traditionally to color wool and other natural […]
Unfortunately we have just come through a long, hard winter and despite the arrival of March and the hope of Spring, our bodies are still struggling to catch up energy wise. Moving forward into Spring for most people sees an increase in activities and if you are already struggling this can put you at a deficit health […]
February is heart health month so we thought we would feature an herb that has been used to support healthy heart function for centuries. When we talk about “heart health” few herbs come to mind more than hawthorn. Hawthorn has a long tradition of use as a wonderful cardiovascular tonic. It has a rich folklore […]
Flower essences – tools for transformation, catalysts for change
At our store we carry a wonderful line of products known as Flower Essences and many people are often intrigued by these essences but are unfamiliar with how they work, so this month we felt we would share some information on these amazing tools for emotional wellness. Flower […]
As promised here are the final recipes in our series on using some of our wonderful products. They all feature our vinegars, spices or other great culinary items. Bon appetit!
Peach Lemon Thyme Salmon
For the marinade:
1 navel orange, peel and all, sliced very thin and then the slices quartered
½ a large lemon, thinly sliced, peel and […]
This year we have introduced a new line of fruit & herb infused vinegars to our Tilia Culinary Collection and they are absolutely delicious. They come in nine amazing flavours – Apple Sage, Blueberry Basil, Pear Rosemary, Raspberry Rose, Peach Lemon Thyme, Plum Star Anise, Lemony Herb & Dill, Taste of Tuscany and Thai Flame, […]
Each year at Tilia we kick off the holiday season by inviting all our wonderful women customers to our annual Ladies Night where you can shop, eat and visit with each other. It is a fun evening made even better by all the yummy treats we share with everyone. This year was no exception and the […]
