The manicured lawn has been an indispensable element of garden design since at least the 17th century. Initially, a powerful status symbol; a lawn only existed if one could afford the human labor to maintain it. As this idea evolved, several factors played into a...
Wellness
A Thoughtful Approach to Container Gardening
Container gardening is deeply intertwined into our identity here at Emerson Wild. Partially because our founder Julie, has an extensive background in this aspect of the gardening world. And partially because they align so closely with many of our values. The idea of...
Air-Purifying Plants to Refresh Your Home
On average, we take around 20 000 breaths per day, a seemingly surprising number. Where we take those breaths however, is something that we at least rarely think of. We aren’t always able to control our external environments, but in our homes, it’s generally another...
Styling with Houseplants: Blooms, Textures and Colours
To intentionally style your home is to fill it with items you love, those that make you happy and fill you with joy but also aim to improve your daily doings. At Emerson Wild, we emphasize the importance of styling with the natural world in the form of houseplants. We...
The Best Microgreens to Eat and Grow
Popping up throughout the culinary world; prized for their bursts of interesting flavours and visual and textural interests, microgreens are a very early stage in the growth of many vegetables. Microgreens Overview Every single plant can be categorized as either a...
How to Create a Sensory Garden
A sensory garden aims to engage all your senses in one place. Consider each of your senses separately. When we see something beautiful there's a moment of calmness; the sounds of running water or singing birds can help one relax; the smells of mother nature soothe and...