Karina Aldredge
Aroma and Scents: Understanding Botanical Terpenes
We enjoy plant aromas in our daily lives from lavender scented laundry soap to pine tree cleaner, mint flavored chewing gum, or a citrus room spray. But did you know these scents were made by plant to protect themselves? These scents are called botanical terpenes. Plant medicines like lavender, rosemary, peppermint and holy basil (tulsi) create aromas to both protect themselves and to attract pollinators. These compounds deter pests like mosquitos (think citronella) and at the same time, they attract beneficials like bees and hummingbirds. Isn't nature incredible?! That's why we infuse these same, highly potent, terpene rich herbs into our...
Karina Aldredge
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Jessica Thuja
Sacred Elements
Poppies, everything you need to know to grow
Growing breadseed poppies Growing tips we’ve learned over the years: Sow seeds generously in fall over well draining soil before your first frost & again in the spring before your last frost. Or, if you’re going garden stir crazy in the wintertime and snow is covering your garden, you can actually sow poppy seeds onto the snow and when the snow melts and the seeds come in contact with the soil, they will germinate at the correct time. Miss the window for planting outdoors? No problem! You can cold treat (stratify) your seeds in the spring to create a...
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