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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. Let's learn more! 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...

Many of us know lightning a citronella candle helps keep mosquitos at bay on a warm summer evenings, but did you know there are other aromatic plants that repel mosquitos, gnats, no-see-ums (which incidentally is the most appropriately named bug of all time) and other pesky bugs? Peppermint, rosemary, and lavender we think of as 'grandparent herbs'. Our wise elders. These medicinal herbs can be grown in most climates and are gentle at keeping unwanted insects away during those lovely summer months when we finally get outside to soak up nature!

Learning what’s going on under the soil can help us gain a better understanding of how to care for our plants. So let’s dig into that curiosity and discover where our plants begin their journey!

There’s nothing more poetic than the story of the seed to our plate.