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the Living in Herban Paradise blog by Paradise City Herbal

My husband and I grow herbs, veggies, flowers and mushrooms on our .12 acre lot just 2/3 mile from the center of a bustling New England college town known for its vibrant music and arts scene. A student of herbalism, I use the herbs I grow to make bodycare and soaps, as well as for food and medicine.

Here I talk about working to transition the garden into a thriving micro-farm, my passion for organics & natural bodycare, D.I.Y. herbal crafting, and how my personal and professional pursuits have merged.

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Category: Living the Green Life

Breaking up with Whole Foods Market

Until now, I've avoided saying anything about why I pulled my skincare line out of Whole Foods Market at the end of last year. But people keep asking, and I was recently told that the Hadley, MA store still has a few of my things on the shelf, so I feel… more »
Permalink 12/04/09 01:42:13 pm , by sheri Email , 977 views, Living the Green Life, 6 comments »

a Love Affair with Soap

If you use natural soap, you know what I'm talking about--the beautiful colors and textures, the feel of the lather, the incredible aromas--I fall in love each time I unwrap a new bar! more »
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Permalink 11/24/09 01:15:31 pm , by sheri Email , 761 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life, Leave a comment »

Calendula, herb of sunshine and warmth

Calendula is a favorite herb of mine, easy to grow and useful for food, medicine, and skin care. (Yes, even food! The petals are beautiful sprinkled onto a salad, and can also be used to give a saffron color and tangy flavor to rice)… more »

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