Native to South America, the Brazil nut tree is one of the largest and longest-lived trees in the Amazon rainforest, growing over 180 feet tall and can live over 500 years! Its fruit and nutshell contain edible seeds which can weigh as much as 4 ½ lbs. The wood from these trees is prized for…
Our Small Business Spotlight shines on TrueEarth this month! Established and owned by Claude Galipeau, TrueEarth is a holistic company providing natural products for people, pets, and plants. TrueEarth currently has two product lines: Medicine for the Earth which are all-natural fertilizers, and Medicine from the Earth which are functional tinctures that incorporate organic, raw,…
Bring the essence of the vast outdoors with you with our latest addition to our organic essential oil line, Organic Cedarwood Oil – Atlas. This pure essential oil is steam-distilled from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, the Atlas Cedar. Typically referred to as “Moroccan Cedar”, Atlas cedar is a coniferous tree in the Pine family…
Back by popular demand, we have recently reinstated the 8oz bottle pack size for a number of our essential oils! All of our bottle pack sizes are packaged in dark amber glass, which can be repurposed or recycled. Below are the products which are now available in the 8oz pack size: CARROT SEED OIL (SKU:…
The first Earth Day held on April 22, 1970, motivated 20 million Americans to act against the impacts of industrial development and pollution at the time, which has proven to be a global phenomenon of environmental damage and serious health afflictions. Post Earth Day 1970, the United States Environmental Protection Agency was established and many…
Today celebrates the tiny albeit mighty chia seed! The chia plant is a member of the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, first known to be cultivated by the Aztec people. Many remember the “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!” jingle from the famous indoor planter figurines, Chia Pets, in America during the 1980s which substantially popularized the…
Besides water, tea is reportedly the most consumed beverage in the world. Green tea, the oldest form of tea, originated in China; however reports vary on the exact century it was first introduced or consumed outside of medicinal purposes. We may not be able to offer you a cup of tea, but perhaps something even…
Happy February! We hope everyone’s year is off to a great start. In the Northern Hemisphere, we are gearing up for the last full month of winter, although most would agree that the weather thus far has been warmer than previous winters! No matter what the unpredictable New England forecast brings us this month, you…
We’re starting the New Year off by celebrating National CBD Month for the entire month of January! CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabidiol, is a sativa-derived material that consumers are enjoying more and more. While people have used CBD and other hemp-based ingredients for homeopathic relief for centuries, it wasn’t until the Farm Bill of 2018 that…
Happy Holidays! It’s the end of the year, and we want to celebrate with 12 days of daily 12% savings. It’s a common misunderstanding that people believe the 12 days of Christmas begins on the 13th, leading up to the 25th—but it actually begins either on Christmas day or on the 26th; the day is…
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!Scented pinecones, fresh cut trees, and warm baked goods are just a few aromas wafting through the air. During this time of year, people often call on candles and diffusers to help enhance these natural scents. Holiday and winter themed hand creams, sanitizers and lip balms are always…
We are well into the Fall season which means cold weather and sports are here once again! Basketball has just begun, football is in full swing, and of course other sports continue into winter with indoor hockey and soccer. Hard work pays off and winning championships is no easy accomplishment! With all that hard work…
