Tonics — Botanicals
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Saponins for Houseplants and Garden
What's a saponin? And why does my plant want it?
Saponins are organic chemical compounds found in many plants and seeds (including some of our favorite foods). When applied to plants through foliar or soil treatments, saponins have the unique ability to trick a plant into thinking it’s being attacked. When plants are attacked, they create and release aromas to protect themselves (think lavender and rosemary). This is a plants way of protecting itself as these aromas both deter pests and attract beneficials.
Karina Aldredge
Horsetail: Ancient Herb for Stronger Plants
Equisetum aka Horsetail is a multifunctional, nutrient accumulating 'living fossil' that strengthens overall plant health while providing protection against fungal diseases and pests and why it's a key ingredient in our plant care tonics!
As a rich source of silica, horsetail has the unique ability to build strong cell walls which leads to bigger stems and thicker leaves while forming a resistance to fungal disease like powdery mildew and black spot and providing resistance to common pests like aphids, mealy bug and aphids.
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Beyond the Oil: The Many Uses of the Neem Tree
Make the switch from just neem oil and dish soap to our Sacred Leaf Tonic and see how your plants go from surviving to thriving!!! Did you know that virtually every part of the neem tree is useful? Bark, resin, seed, wood, leaf, flower and stem are key ingredients in many hair care, dental hygiene and cosmetic products. You can find neem on the ingredient list of many pet care products too but most of us think of neem as a natural plant pest care product. Neem is chalk full of antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti inflammatory properties. We could...
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Aloe Vera for your Houseplants and Garden
Discover how this nourishing succulent does wonders for your houseplant and garden health!
Transforming plant and pest care from chore to ritual.
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