We now have listings on both Etsy and Local Harvest. Items are a bit limited right now but we do have plans to add to the list as the season and time permits. Exotic Gardening Farms Etsy Store On Etsy we have gift baskets, rag rugs, goat milk soap, bubble bath, bath fizzies and …
To my amazement when I walked into the greenhouse today I was greeted by the beautiful, fragrant blooms of this lovely Hedychium. Somehow I had missed the flower scrape, possibly because I have been entranced by the green Cananga fruticosa blooms that I have been watching every so closely. I am anxiously awaiting the …
Big companies have specialized equipment to separate the naturally occurring hydrosol from the essential oils they are seeking, but what is a person with a simple still to do?
Making necklaces out of rose petals is a very old fashion idea. Not only are these rose bead necklaces beautiful but the scent is delightful as long as you choose roses that have a strong fragrance to make your beads with. Begin by picking lots of rose petals early in the morning as …
I use cayenne pepper salve to help relieve the pain of sore muscles after a working in the yard. It works great for me, but I am not a doctor so I do not know if it will work equally well for you. This is simply a home recipe I decided to try and liked, …
Lavender is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, antidepressant, sedative, and detoxifier. Tea Tree oil has an antiseptic action thought to be one hundred times more powerful than carbolic acid and non-poisonous to humans. It has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties which make it useful for a wide range of applications. Peppermint is an excellent digestive aid, …
4 tablespoons olive or almond oil 4 tablespoons beeswax 3 teaspoons cocoa butter 2 teaspoon lanolin 1 teaspoon coconut oil 15 drops lavender essential oil Combine the olive or almond oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and lanolin. Heat this mixture in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly. When the mixture is melted, remove the …
