As autumn arrives, many gardeners instinctively reach for rakes, leaf blowers, and tidy-up checklists, following conventional advice to “clean the garden” by cutting back perennials, bagging leaves, and leaving behind neatly sculpted beds for winter. While aesthetically pleasing, these practices often undermine the very ecological systems we aim to support. For pollinators and beneficial insects, a pristine garden is less a sanctuary than a barren landscape. To genuinely create a pollinator-friendly habitat…
At Lunaria Estate, I am reviving the time-honored tradition of the Still Room—a sacred space where herbal wisdom meets modern well-being with luxury in mind. We believe true wellness is intentional, hands-on and deeply personal. There is no one -size-fits all to healing or wellbeing. It is a journey that needs constant revision and editing to be the healthiest version of oneself.
Lunaria Estate is a private residence that provides an in person platform for people who want to see what it takes for me to incorporate the following into my home: a Still Room/ blending room and a grow room for personal use. The herbs and flowers are grown at BB Lane Gardens, where tours can be arranged.
