Starting this business was an adventure - not always easy, but exciting and rewarding.  Transitioning from tobacco to herbs required a lot of hard work, dedication and perserverance. Within the span of a year, our family moved from growing three types of commodity crops, to nearly one hundred premium herbs, with each variety requiring special growing conditions. This hard work, combined with our innovative use of old farm equipment, has made our story one that people like to hear.

With this in mind, HLH is pleased to present "A Proud History." Below, you can read a selection of essays and articles about our farm, from then till now. Click on the pictures for a larger view.

Tobacco to Tarragon: A History of Our Farm is a biography of our family farming, starting all the way back in 1927 when our ancestors moved to our farm and started a legacy that we are proud to be a part of.This was a speech presented by Tom Benner.

Lunch Anyone? is a short essay written by Deb Benner about the origins of Heritage Line Herbs, and some of the problems she faced getting this business started.

Cabin Fever is an article written by Deb Benner, describing some of the events going on in our store, as well as outlining some of HLH's community partners. 

The Story of Heritage Line Herbs is an essay written by Melissa Benner, and is filled with her impressions of the business.

Rural Roads to Social Change is an article written by Melissa Benner and published in Briarpatch Magazine (2006).

Heritage Line Herbs: The Silver Birch Tearoom 

Tidbites, a brand new article by Kathleen Mackintosh, as featured in the delightful and delicious Edible Toronto