June is a vibrant month in our gardens, bursting with the lush growth of a variety of herbs. At The Secret Garden and at home, we’ve been busy harvesting these green treasures and hanging them to dry, ensuring their wonderful flavors and benefits are preserved for months to come. Follow…
If you’ll humor me through some reflections of the heart, I’ll share a bit from the post-big-event sidelines…. As nursery store owners, my husband and I are no strangers to the ebb and flow of the seasons. Since 2002, we’ve deftly navigated each season together. Each one bringing its own…
As we enter another season of growth and renewal, we’re reminded of the profound impact that gathering together and creating with our hands can have on our well-being and sense of connection. For over two decades, The Secret Garden has been a hub of creativity and community, offering a diverse…
Cultivation & History Sage cultivation dates back centuries, with roots deeply embedded in ancient civilizations. Salvia officinalis, commonly used as culinary sage, has a rich cultural and medicinal history. Originating in the Mediterranean region, this sage was revered by the ancient Greeks and Romans for its therapeutic properties and believed…
Rosemary is currently coming into flower here in Sacramento. This means the plant is actively growing and is filled with wonderful aromatic oils that are at their peek concentration. This makes it an excellent time to harvest rosemary for culinary purposes. I will add, that since our region allows for…
It started to settle into all of us in the third week, after the holiday cleanup was finished and the annual inventory was complete. A sense of “now what?” A genuine malaise that at first we each tried to hide but then thankfully, one by one, we all started talking…
As the season changes and the daylight hours fall shorter, it’s a great time for reflection. We have so much to be thankful for. A little history… Vic and I started The Secret Garden in early 2002. We still had 4 young children at home, ranging in age from 7-14…
I went back and forth about whether to share this, but finally decided that sharing my experience might make the difference for someone else. So while I don’t normally mix my personal life with our business persona, here’s why you don’t see me in the nursery as much any more……