Tonics — All Natural Pest Control
Sacred Elements
Kelp for houseplants and gardens
Discover the majestic marine algae that guides your plants into living their best life! Let's dive into the magical underwater world of kelp and learn the benefits they hold for us, our planet, and the plants we care for. Kelp contains natural plant growth hormones, or phyto-hormones, that act as powerful biostimulants for plants. Unlike synthetic fertilizers formulated to force rapid top growth, biostimulants activate a plant's natural biology by stimulating root cell development and encouraging nutrient uptake.When we add kelp to the soil it naturally stimulates microbes that slowly release nutrients to the root system when they need it most. This...
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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.
Karina Aldredge
Comfrey, Yarrow, and Nettle for your Houseplants and Garden
Here we dive into three of our key ingredients comfrey, yarrow and stinging nettle, powerhouse plants with something else in common...they have a superpower! Nitrogen fixing plants that play a key role in growing stronger, healthier, more resilient plants.
Transforming plant and pest care from chore to ritual.
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