Hello! ๐ I hope your week is off to a beautiful sunny start! It's quite amazing ... Winnipeg went from ice rain to summer in the blink of an eye. Leaves appeared on trees about three weeks ago, then suddenly there was a full bloom of honeysuckle and lilac, chokecherry, and wild plum! The longer days are most welcome, and all our seedlings planted out into the garden seem quite happy ๐ฟ To start summer, this newsletter... offers the return of a few seasonal favourites asks a question shares...
about 2 months agoย โขย 6 min read
Hello! ๐ Since my last message wishing you "Happy Spring" -- and a few more snowfalls in Winnipeg -- I'm happy to say the grass is finally greening, skies are blue, and I'm truly delighted to see ravens, crows, and an eagle fly into the protection of trees with twigs or strands of tall grass in their beaks. I saw two pods of pelicans circling overhead this past weekend, and there's a great grey owl making itself heard every night! [A friend helped identify the owl by texting me a succession...
3 months agoย โขย 6 min read
Hello! It has come to my attention that for some (but not all?) the link to Forest Spirit face mask made with yarrow and cedar in support of RAVEN was not working correctly. If you experienced any difficulty, my apologies! There are multiple ways to view this listing: 1. Visit or copy/paste: https://justthegoods.net/products/forest-spirit-face-mask-supporting-raven 2. Visit the front page of justthegoods.net -- the product is listed twice, in the graphic first banner at the top of the page,...
4 months agoย โขย 9 min read
Hello everyone!I hope this message finds you cozy and well, enjoying longer days, and feeling inspired by early signs of spring wherever you may find them ๐ I have many items to share in today's newsletter, but I'll keep things as brief as possible with information about the release of something new, two re-stocks, news about the return of aluminum packaging, news for folks in Winnipeg, and a small giveaway. Please read on for details! New! I usually have photos ready before announcing...
5 months agoย โขย 6 min read
Hello and Happy New Year!Wherever you are, however you spend your days, I hope you're safe and well, and surrounded by those who lift you up and radiate community care ๐ I'm writing today to share news that may be of interest regarding freshly re-stocked items, an update on the availability of 4 oz aluminum bottles, a little giveaway, and more! Please read on for details! ๐ผ Re-stocked Goods From seed to salve, this limited edition freshly grown traditional calendula salve represents the...
6 months agoย โขย 7 min read
Hello ๐ I hope this message finds you enjoying moments of calm and connection with those you care about most. To call this a tumultuous year would be an understatement. But, in the midst of it, Iโm profoundly grateful for the chance Iโve had to become better acquainted with so many more people than ever before. Iโm honoured by the messages youโve sent including personal thoughts about shared concerns. Iโm especially heart-struck by words letting me know that what I do/offer has managed to...
9 months agoย โขย 7 min read
Hello ๐I hope you're having a beautiful Saturday! I'm working on a newsletter that will share details about all the special items I'm hoping to offer over the next few weeks, plus information about my year end production and shipping schedule. I was thinking of including this item, then decided to send news about it separately so it's easier to find ๐ผ A few years ago I created a small gift for those processing grief -- a tea that has brought me some small comfort through making, sharing,...
9 months agoย โขย 2 min read
Happy October! We've had some unusually warm autumn days in Winnipeg this year, which has helped me harvest flowers for many more weeks than expected! Today, however, I think the cold is finally beginning to settle in earnest. Wherever you are, I hope you're cozy, warm, and keeping well with the people you love most ๐ Today I have so much news to share with you, including: US shipping update Canadian shipping update New Just the Goods product Re-stock news Summary of new and re-stocked Just...
10 months agoย โขย 8 min read
Happy September!I hope your move into autumn has felt soft and wonderful! Todayโs newsletter is one Iโm delighted to share because it involves the best scenario I could imagine, given the many changing circumstances over the past several months. In short: US shipping is resolved -- no product price increases; CUSMA compliant products only; shipping once per week to mitigate extra overhead costs; shipping rates slightly increased for the first two rate categories to address new charges...
11 months agoย โขย 3 min read