Tralee Pearce

Meet the women behind the blooms at Petals Flower Co., Purple Hill Lavender Farm, Stonewell Farm, Broadside Flowers and Caledon Hills Peony Farm.

Looking for a rare peony variety? Diana Hillman’s got you covered with rootstock from North America and the Netherlands.

Melanthon’s Amber Swidersky creates lush bouquets with blooms just steps from her floral studio.

How Emma Greasley and Jessica Ridding transformed the Creemore farm where they grew up into a lavender dream.

Terra Cotta landscape gardener Amanda White’s own garden is brimming with foxgloves and dahlias.

At Lee Anne Downey’s new lavender farm in Erin, small-batch products and intimate retreats are in the works.

Mary fires up her pottery wheel only briefly, to attach the circular foot to the bottom of the bowl.

Macramé redux, Tooth Fairy help and hummingbird feeders on our radar.

How a project called Compass House helped one family build roots in Dufferin County – and cemented its two architects’ love of the area.

Caledon’s Shailyn Pierre-Dixon, 15, won a Canadian Screen Award for best supporting actress in the The Book of Negroes.

Melancthon’s Emma Holmes is in her second year in the sports and recreation program at Lambton College in Sarnia.

This Alton woodturner’s Spinning Tree Co. pieces are as artful as they are utilitarian.

Gifts and sips for the season.

The Globe’s tea biscuits carry more than a little Rosemont history.

The tea biscuits at The Globe Restaurant are light and flakey with a hint of sweetness.

Local retailer Miyeko Simons is guided by her signature pared-down style at home, especially over the holidays.

Drum roll please: Meet the 25 young people we’re honouring with a 25 Under 25 Award.

Knead to Know: At Four Corners homemade dough is the key to the perfect pizza.