Summer at Lunaria Estate: Slower Days, Garden Ways & A Little Note From Me to You
Most of the services I offer are seasonal—especially anything that keeps me tied to the kitchen for hours. In the summer, I like to trade my apron for garden gloves and spend as much time as I can outdoors. From May through August, I pause most of my cooking workshops and shift into full-on garden mode. After all, once fall rolls in and the harvest baskets are full, I’ll be back inside preserving, preparing, and teaching again. That’s the rhythm of this life—it flows with the seasons.
This summer, my main focus is the Friends of BB Lane Garden Membership, and it’s turned into something truly special. While I originally planned to share updates weekly, I’m finding that nearly every day brings something worth passing along—be it a little insight, a garden moment, or a sweet reminder to slow down and notice the beauty in the everyday. It’s deeply personal, a window into the real life of gardening, homesteading, and creating from the ground up.
As for Lunaria Estate—we’re in the middle of some big renovations. It’s not quite the serene escape I imagined for guests just yet. Turns out, the previous owner did some cosmetic cover-ups (think: painted-over rot), so we’re replacing Fascia boards, restoring what matters, and adding a beautiful wraparound deck. When it’s done, this place will truly shine again—but for now, we’re in the messy middle where it’s more Construction Zone Chic these days.
So what does $29.99/month get you in the membership?
It gives you a front-row seat to everything I’m creating:
Thoughtful updates and musings as I work the land and live this life with unique invites to be part of it
Access to fresh, seasonal offerings—like boxes of tomatoes, bundles of herbs and flowers, and little invites to share in the beauty with me
Garden-side salads, lakefront strolls, and moments of connection that gently pull you away from the screen and back into the natural rhythm of life
If you’ve spent time with me, you’ll know this: I love to make people feel special. Whether it’s a quiet chat or a gathering with laughter echoing through the trees, I listen deeply and hold space with care. I remember the little things you share, and I treasure them. And while I keep my space kind and judgment-free, I also protect its peace. Gossip and negativity don’t have a place here—only genuine connection and meaningful conversation. I fiercely protect my space from negative influence. But do not worry, I always lovingly and gently redirect anyone who slips into that territory. Once you start vibing in this sarced abundance, you will start to understand how infectious my joy can be.
Now, if $29.99 feels like too much, I understand that mentality.. But this work—the writing, the growing, the sharing—takes time and heart. And I’ve come to see that the energy we give should be met with energy in return. If my words nourish you, if my home and garden feel like a sanctuary, then supporting this work helps it continue.
You’re not just subscribing—you’re stepping into something slower, something richer, something beautifully intentional. And I’d be honored to have you here. Joining Friends of BB Lane Gardens is that little something that will brighten your life and make you happy you made the decision to nurture a real life connection instead of getting dopamine hits from watching Instagram gardening hacks.
XO, Melissa
