I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and grower of deliciousness on my Australian farm. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.

My great love is making beautiful things with herbs, from nourishing remedies and fragrant teas to luscious home-brews and divine sausages, cheeses, breads, and preserves. I share those recipes and ideas through my books, teach them in workshops, and send them to you straight from my tiny kitchen via my Etsy shoppe.

I love working with folks to build a home apothecary, stock a pantry, or just have fun making delicious and nourishing things.

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Blueberry Galette and Making Peace with Hard Words

Blueberry Galette and Making Peace with Hard Words

It's dark and still this afternoon as rain falls gently, making our farm feel like a secluded island, cozy and safe. The rain has brought life back to our land. Every morning I wake up and look out at the lush, green grass, thick and verdant, that now carpets the...

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Thoughts on a Rainy Night

Thoughts on a Rainy Night

It's been raining steadily for hours, and the grass seems to be growing before our eyes. Puddles dot the yard and little streams meander down the lane past fallen leaves and branches tossed hither and thither by wild winds yesterday. The air smells so good, clean and...

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Waiting for Baby: Finding Autumnal Calm

Waiting for Baby: Finding Autumnal Calm

Earlier this year I was honoured to share my friend Katy's story of the loss of her baby girl, Alma (read her story here). Today I'm equally honoured, and thrilled, to share her thoughts as she waits the final few days of pregnancy before the birth of her first child....

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