This exclusive series of blank gift cards are designed with a handmade paper insert embedded with seeds from the featured plant and a delicate drawing.
Basil HC001
"A man taking basil from a woman
will love her always."
~Thomas Moore
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
A culinary herb native to India, basil has also been grown in the Mediterranean for thousands of years, where it was revered as a potent love charm. In ancient Rome it was said to be the antidote to the fatal venom of a fire-breathing dragon.
"To love & be loved
is to feel the sun from both sides."
~David Viscott
Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla), with a sweet scent rather like apples, is named from the Greek”Chamomaela” or “Ground Apple”. Native to Europe, North and West Asia the herb has become naturalized in North America.
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Native to Mediterranean and Southern Russia, dill was cultivated as early as 400 BC. In the Middle Ages, dill was used as charm against witchcraft and as an essential ingredient of love potions. Dill is an excellent herb for flavouring soups, sauces, fish and shellfish; but its most famous culinary use is for pickling cucumbers.
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower..."
~William Blake (1757-1827)
Canadian Wildflowers
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
"As Rosemary is to the Spirit
so Lavender is to the Soul."
~Anom
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Native to the Mediterranean, lavender spread into northern Europe with the Romans who took it to ensure a steady supply of their favourite bath oil. Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant ornamental.
"There's Rosemary for you,
that is for remembrance.
~William Shakespeare
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is the herb of myth, lore and tradition. For thousands of years it was the emblem of fidelity for lovers. Students of ancient Greece wore garlands of rosemary to enhance their memory. Rosemary enhances the flavour of tomatoes, squash, cheese, shellfish, lamb, poultry and beef. It also makes an aromatic and delicious flavoured olive oil.
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Say "thank you" with this beautiful card... a long lasting reminder.
Canadian Wildflowers
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Native to the western Mediterranean and southern Italy, thyme was grown in monasterial gardens of southern France, Spain and Italy during the Middle Ages for medicinal and culinary uses. Thyme’s lemony flavour makes it ideal for cooking with fish, poultry, soups and vegetables.
"To see a World in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower..."
~William Blake (1757-1827)
Canadian Wildflowers
Throughout the world, wildflowers are a living symbol of Nature’s splendour. Bring the wonder of the natural world into your garden by planting the handmade paper which is embedded with the Canadian Wildflower seeds of Columbine, Black-eyed Susan, Fireweed, Paintbrush, Bergamot and Indian Blanket.