Hi, I’m Ingrid, my work is about reconnecting people with Nature and deep intuition.
I’m an award-winning environmental artist, writer, photographer, Organic Master Gardener, and co-creator of Alchemy Farm—a bee and pollinator flower haven. I’ve also been a professor, art director, and graphic designer, and I’m a lifelong learner with a BFA and MFA. I’m also an herbalist-in-training (one day, I’ll finish!).
My work has been featured in books, publications, and podcasts, and I’ve been a guest artist-in-residence on CBC-TV. In my art practice, I work intuitively with sites, bringing forward messages to create new site-specific installations. This deep intuitive work led me to create the Alchemy Flower and Eco Heart Oracle decks—tools to help others access their own inner wisdom and reconnect with nature.
I believe in giving back! As well as supporting bees and pollinators at Alchemy Farm, your subscription and support of my work, also helps to fund KIVA loans to women in developing countries—see who we’ve funded!
I live at Alchemy Farm with my husband (a retired UK homeopath, turned fencing farmer), two Weimaraners (one a bit crazy), a very old 16-year-old Thai Ridgeback, two cats (the true bosses, of course), four San Clemente Island goats (an endangered breed), and thousands upon thousands of flowers and bees.
What I Write About
I love writing and sharing photos about nature and the seasons here at Alchemy Farm. I share stories about experiences I’ve had working at sites to create site-specific art. I weave together natural history, little-known facts, and personal stories to help readers see and experience the land, and their connections to nature through new eyes.
I sometimes share seasonal gardening tips from the farm, and ways to support bees and pollinators, recipes for herbal concoctions, and a podcast that features stories and occasional oracle readings from my decks.
Find out more about my Substack subscription tiers below.
Free Tier: Post + Podcast Notifications
Weekly Post: In-depth writings exploring environmental art, nature’s cycles, flowers, pollinators, and the unseen forces that shape our world.
Podcast Alerts—Receive notifications when new podcast episodes are released.
Perfect for those who want to stay connected to the magic of nature but aren’t ready to dive in fully just yet!
Paying Tier: The Heart of Alchemy in Nature
Weekly Post: In-depth writings exploring environmental art, nature’s cycles, flowers, pollinators, and the unseen forces that shape our world.
Chats on Posts: Full access to members-only discussions. Engage with a like-minded community, participate in comments, and share insights.
Exclusive Podcast Chats – Exploring stories about nature’s wisdom, intuition, seasonal rhythms, and deep connection with the land—it’s free but chat and commenting are available only to paying subscribers.
Free Masterclass: 12 Bee-Loved Flowers – A special deep dive into the flowers that nurture both pollinators and bring beauty to the world.
$7 mo or $70 yr
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