our work
wood
locally salvaged
All the pieces featured on our website have been made from locally salvaged wood. What does this mean? It means we are taking wood that would otherwise be chipped, dumped, or left to rot, and turning it into functional art.
Jakoby's methods and knowledge of how the wood responds to air, heat, moisture and light, all come into play when he is creating a piece. By sanding and applying a natural finish to the turned items, these once condemned logs are transformed into one-of-a-kind heirlooms that can be enjoyed for years to come.
care & use
These pieces were once mighty trees; standing tall, providing shade and shelter for the ecosystems in which they lived. Though they are no longer rooted deep within the earth, their cells still carry a remembering. This remembering is what gives these seemingly "inanimate" objects life.
Like any living organism, the wooden products have optimal conditions in which they thrive.
All wooden items, ornamental or functional, should be kept out of direct sunlight, as it will dry out the wood and increase the risk of cracking.
If you are enjoying your piece purely as art, there isn't much maintenance required. You may want to check on it every couple years-ish to see if it needs conditioning (if it is located in a warm, dry area, you may have to check more often).
For functional pieces, such as salad bowls, being mindful of how you wash, dry and store your bowl is key.
washing:
To wash your salad bowl, we recommend wiping it with a cool damp towel or cloth, then letting it air dry before returning it to its home. For particularly 'saucy' or 'loaded' salads, it's okay to gently wash the bowl under cool running water.
We do not recommend using any sort of scented dish soap (especially ones like Dawn & Palmolive) as it will strip the bowl's natural oil finish, and potentially absorb into the pores of the wood, causing permanent scent. A natural unscented soap would be the only suitable option for saucy, salad clean up, but ideally: no soap.
Remember: your bowl is a living object - treat it with care.
maintenance:
Pieces being used regularly will naturally dry out over time. You can re-apply finish when you notice a change. Finish can be as complex or simple as you like. Common household waxes and oils work great to re-seal your wooden products if they're looking a little dry. Our favourites include: beeswax, walnut oil and food-grade mineral oil (if you're in a pinch, olive and coconut oil will work just fine).
Other natural, food-grade sealers such as Danish oil and Linseed oil are suitable as well, provided the bowl has enough time to cure before holding food again (typically 25-30 days curing time).
time-tested
Humans have been using wooden bowls and vessels since the beginning of time; whether they were double boiling beeswax and mineral oil to seal them is an entirely different conversation. The point is - don't sweat the small stuff, the wood is resilient. Direct sunlight, intense moisture and heat will cause the most damage. Anything else can be prevented with regular maintenance. If you have a specific question, please check out our FAQ section at the bottom of this page.
word
farm log
Jess loves to share stories from the farm, recipes she's trying, and random life ponderings on thoughts from the field. She is also the writer behind the website, creating write-ups for store products and everything else you read on here.
You can find her self-published poetry books here.
herb
naturally grown
We use natural and sustainable practices to grow, manage, harvest, process and preserve our herbs. We take great pride in our slow, methodical approach and enjoy sharing the harvest