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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.

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.

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 go on and on listing the myriad of the practical uses this resourceful tree provides, but today let’s focus on one: neem as a key ingredient in our plant care tonics.

Our non toxic, botanical rich formula is safe for indoor and outdoor applications and we even spray it on ourselves! We recommend treating your outdoor garden in the evening when the sun is less intense and pollinators are less active. 

Wondering why your plants are looking sad, not growing, or turning pale? They might be hungry! Here's a quick checklist to understand what your houseplants are trying to tell you.

Did your plant go from full and vibrant to leggy and pale? Are the leaves getting smaller and turning yellow? Is it a bit droopy or growing in a twisting its way toward the closest light source?

More than likely your plant is trying to tell you, I NEED MORE LIGHT PLEASE! If your plants could talk they would say, please move me closer to the window or give me a grow light and once I get adequate light, please give me a nice dose of nutrients to put that light energy to work, thank you!

Here we learn which pot choices will provide you with the best plant parenting experience! Which pots are best to pair with your plants for your unique indoor gardening lifestyle. This method alleviates any extra stress or unexpected surprises and allows you to truly enjoy your green journey!

Houseplants can get powdery mildew too? Yup!

Although we tend to see this white, blotchy fungal disease covering the leaves of our zucchini or cucumbers at the end of the season, indoor plants like begonias are susceptible to powdery mildew as well.

Here's how to naturally treat powdery mildew while boosting overall plant health and growth! 

3 Easy Steps to manage fungus gnats and help your plants grow at the same time!

Goodbye fungus gnats! Hello healthier plant!

Are fungus gnats flying around your house and driving you a bit mad? They can be annoying but are rather harmless and completely treatable.

Mealybug Treatment

Is your houseplant looking sad? Chances are it could be battling pests.

If you look closely and spot a fuzzy, white, cotton ball looking dots on your houseplant, chances are your plant is dealing with a mealybug infestation. These innocent looking creatures quickly reproduce to slowly destroy, or seriously stunt the growth of your green babies. It can be frustrating and heartbreaking to watch your plant suffer, but you're not alone, it's not your fault, and we'll do everything we can to help! 

Treat spider mites naturally! Sacred Leaf and Soil Sacred Tonics work to rid your plants of pests while nourishing them from the inside out!

If you discover the telltale signs of spider mites on your plants: tiny webbing, pale color leaves, tiny yellow spots, or miniature spider like critters hiking around the foliage of your plant babies, take a deep breath, exhale, it's going to be ok, we got you!overabundance of nitrogen.

Why do Marimo sink, and what makes them float? Excellent question friends. Here's what we have learned.

If you're experiencing a dry, windy winter or have the AC going during the summertime, here are ways to increase the humidity in your home which h helps you and your houseplants to thrive indoors! 

Did you know plants create a chemical compound called "botanical terpenes" to not only protect themselves against pests and pathogens but also to attract pollinators and beneficials? Imagine the strong scent of lavender, peppermint, rosemary, or citronella. These are aromatic powerhouses with built in plant protection! 

Did you know many houseplants are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested? We're here to help alleviate that stress!

From orchids to Venus fly traps, palms to ferns, we've assembled a detailed list of favorites to choose from if your fur baby just won't leave those leaves alone!

Ever consider a zero waste alternative to bringing home a cut tree? We have ideas that lean in a more sustainable direction while keeping the spirit of the season alive while being kind to the planet too!

Here are some zero waste alternatives to consider this season:

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!