Our Happy Family
Welcome to Creeky Cedars
In 2015, we set out on a cross-Canada journey in search of a life filled with adventure and purpose. Ten years later, we’ve built a loving marriage, a home in the mountains, and a small but thriving homestead—alongside two energetic little boys who keep us on our toes! We both work full-time while tending to our land and family, so we appreciate your patience as we navigate this rewarding (but busy) journey.
Growing a Homestead, Cultivating an Ecosystem
Each year, our homestead continues to evolve as we observe, learn, and work with the land. Our passion for ecological gardening has led us to focus on native plants from across North America and start a native plant nursery. While our land is already home to many incredible native species, we aim to cultivate hyper-biodiversity—introducing resilient plants from eastern and southern regions to strengthen our ecosystem's resiliency.
With the climate changing rapidly, we believe in planting species that can adapt to extreme conditions while providing food for caterpillars and supporting a continuous cycle of blooms. By blending native plant conservation with permaculture principles, we strive to create a balanced, self-sustaining landscape—one that nurtures both local wildlife and our family.
Our Focus for 2025 & Beyond
Our goal every year is to continue to add native species to our gardens and create a living seed bank. This seed bank allows us to collect seed from our gardens and alleviate the need to collect from wild sources. We continue to learn and crack the codes on germinating new to us species and offer native plants to our community.
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In 2025, we have shifted focus to include many historically important native species that indigenous used for food and medicinal purposes. We look forward to establishing these ethnobotanically important species and offering them in the near future.
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Hard Work
From Overgrown to Thriving
Our journey began when we moved into our very first home, eager to make it our own. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into, but we embraced the challenge with excitement and open hearts.
The property had been a long-term rental for years, and aside from occasional lawn mowing, nature had taken over. Willows, maples, burdock, and invasive thistles had firmly rooted themselves in the landscape, making it a daunting task to reclaim the space. It took hard work, patience, and perseverance, but after years of effort, we’re finally seeing real progress!
Each year, we continue to shape and enhance our landscape, adding new elements and watching our vision come to life. Looking back at where we started, it’s incredible to see just how far we’ve come—and we’re excited for what’s still to come!
