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I’m thrilled to share that my handmade herbal products are now available at The Citrus Place in Terra Ceia, Florida! If you’re local to Palmetto, Terra Ceia, Ellenton, or Parrish, you already know what a gem this family-owned citrus stand is. Open seasonally, The Citrus Place is where locals go for fresh-squeezed juice, hand-picked Florida … Read more
Most people are surprised to learn that North America has its very own native source of caffeine, and it isn’t coffee, black tea, or matcha. It’s yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria), a humble evergreen shrub found along the Gulf Coast and throughout the Southeast. For thousands of years, Indigenous communities brewed yaupon leaves into a stimulating … Read more
January arrives quietly in Central Florida. Cool mornings, longer light, and soil that’s ready to work again. This isn’t the month for rushing—it’s the month for resetting. Beds may look uneven after the holidays. Some plants may have struggled. You might feel behind before you’ve even started. That’s okay. Gardens don’t ask for perfection—only presence, … Read more
Shields against hot pavement, salt, sand, and rough ground while soothing and restoring dry, cracked pads. Handcrafted with calendula, comfrey, rosehip, and lanolin for year-round comfort.
Free from synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates, and artificial preservatives. Handcrafted in small batches with pet-safe ingredients.
Protecting Roots—and the Paws That Roam Them Soft sweaters, quiet mornings, and the first real bite of winter — December in Central Florida is less about planting and more about protecting the life already growing in your garden. Plants slow their rhythm, roots settle deeper, and every bit of new growth becomes intentional. This is … Read more
Herbal paw protection for Florida’s toughest terrain. Shields against hot pavement, salt, sand, and rough ground while soothing and restoring dry, cracked pads. Handcrafted with calendula, comfrey, rosehip, and lanolin for year-round comfort. 2 oz $18 each PAW GUARD (2 oz)
I’ve officially graduated from the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine and am now a Clinical Herbalist! This milestone is more than just a credential; it represents years of study, practice, and a deepened connection between plants, people, and healing. My journey began with a love for gardening and has grown into something even more … Read more
Cool mornings, softer sun, and drier skies — November is when Central Florida gardens settle into their stride. With soil temps still friendly and pest pressure easing, it’s prime time to plant successions, tuck in strawberries, and prep simple frost protection for the first real cold fronts. Read on for this month’s best tips, tasks, … Read more
Pumpkins, Pollinators & Planting Beds October in Central Florida feels like a fresh start in the garden. The heat begins to ease, the days grow shorter, and our plants breathe a sigh of relief. This month, we’re blending the festive spirit of fall with practical gardening action: pumpkins for celebration, pollinators for balance, and planting … Read more
Florida fall isn’t a chill in the air — it’s a burst of new life in the beds. September is when Central Florida gardens pivot from survival mode to planting mode. This month is all about clearing, refreshing soil, and tucking in cool-season staples for a long, delicious harvest. Read on for this month’s best tips, … Read more