The Four Generations of the Monarch Butterfly

The Four Generations of the Monarch Butterfly

August 23, 2026

The monarch butterfly's epic migration isn't completed by one butterfly — it's a relay passed across four generations. Three short-lived generations sprint north over spring and summer, while a fourth "super generation" lives months longer and flies thousands of miles south to overwinter, restarting the cycle each spring.

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Four girls kneeling behind purple lavender with trees in the background

Our Story

August 20, 2026

From a simple laundry-room hobby in 2009 to a thriving farm-based business, Garden Path Homemade Soap has grown into a place where natural products, gardening, education and agritourism come together. Discover how our 5-acre heritage farm near Vankleek Hill, Ontario, inspires more than 50 handmade products—and how our love of nature, creativity and community continues to shape the Garden Path story.

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The Amazing Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly

The Amazing Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly

July 23, 2026

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Petals and Teacups -  A Garden Path Tea Party

Petals and Teacups - A Garden Path Tea Party

May 07, 2026

Petals & Teacups is more than a tea party. It’s a pause. A breath. A gentle reminder that beauty, connection, and nature are always worth making time for.

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The Garden Path Labyrinth

The Garden Path Labyrinth

January 07, 2021 2 Comments

When 95% of our lavender was lost to poor weather conditions in 2018, we decided to "make lemonade out of lemons" so to speak. We moved the new plants to a new location and created a brand new attraction on the property - a Lavender Labyrinth for all to enjoy!

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Growing in Grandpa's Garden

Growing in Grandpa's Garden

December 22, 2017 10 Comments

As a child, I also remember watching my grandfather in his large vegetable garden. He was a gentle and kind man who nurtured the plants that grew, and once I tasted his fresh produce, I knew that one day I would have a garden of my own. After purchasing a heritage 5-acre lot, I remembered sitting outdoors one day sipping on a cup of coffee and I remarked to my husband, “I wish there was a way we could share this beauty." Fast forward a few years and here we are. I’m sure my grandpa would be proud.

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More than a Butterfly Logo

More than a Butterfly Logo

August 21, 2017 2 Comments

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We ♥ Lavender

We ♥ Lavender

July 03, 2017

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May Showers Bring June Flowers?

May Showers Bring June Flowers?

May 01, 2017 2 Comments

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