Our Origins

Bounty from the Boonies taps into multiple consumer desire paths, all stemming from Carly McDougall's remarkable story of resilience, recovery and resourcefulness.

It all began with

Carly's Story

After an award-winning career as a journalist working at the Toronto Star, Canadian Press, Metroland Community Newspapers, and co-creating the lifestyle magazine Uxbridge Town Talk, Carly suffered a catastrophic mental health breakdown in 2014.

She spent a decade navigating the complex world of psychiatrists, therapy, and multiple medications, clawing her way to recovery and stability.

Healing through Nature

A gardener since childhood, the incredible healing power of plants became an essential piece of Carly’s coping toolkit, alongside conventional medicine.

Carly started selling pots of her famous flavoured honey as a way to make money during recovery. Neighbours and friends engaged her gardening, seed-starting and indoor plant advice, swooning over her whimsically upcycled outdoor spaces and huge food garden.

Carly began to cultivate the community she missed so much from her decades as a journalist and small business owner. In January 2024, she incorporated Bounty from the Boonies, and began formally running the business.

Drop Carly a note! carly@bountyfromtheboonies.com