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St. Johnswort. What’s in a name?
Though probably best known today for its use in treating depression, St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum) is a valuable first-aid herb for cuts, scrapes, and sore muscles, and is especially helpful for nerve pain…
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Big sun in sad times
It’s Summer Solstice today. Let the sun warm your face. Linger over the perfume of the rose garden (even if it’s only in your imagination). May it bring solace to your hurting heart.…
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Green Your Garden
Watching one of my favorite YouTube channels, Sailing La Vagabonde, sail Greta Thunberg across the Atlantic to COP25 inspired me to look at my life to see where I could do better. “Tighten…
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Made with US-grown Herbs
Pleased as punch to announce a major systems upgrade: All the herbs used in my vegan skincare line are now US-grown. This redesign means giving up plants I’ve worked with since I started…
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Plant Love
Happy Valentine’s Day <3 I’ve been researching Lavender today and have this song playing over and over in my head… (It’s such a sweet love song. Please don’t tease me about showing my…
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To Craft, or Not To Craft
That is the question that has been plaguing me. Making bodycare is definitely my thing- don’t get me wrong- I am endlessly awed and entertained watching herbs transform oil and wax into incredibly…
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Good skin food.
It’s been awhile since I had this old girl workin’! Stand mixers have many uses, I’m guessing. I’ve only ever used mine for whipping body butters. Had some Cocoa butter to use up…
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The Enplantae story (so far)
It started with essential oils and a desire for clean, natural products. It grew into a herb garden that took over the backyard and a desire for real connection with the world. Today,…
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Waiting is the hardest part
Where are we at with the move from Massachusetts to North Carolina? Waiting… Plans are made but the start on our new path has been delayed. We thought we’d be there by now…
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Lettuce face mask, a favorite Summer treat!
A lettuce face mask helps restore skin’s natural pH, soothes rough skin, and can help heal pimples. Any lettuce will do, but it’s a bit more thrilling using lettuce you’ve picked from your…
