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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

Peppermint, Worth its Weight in Gold

I'm sipping peppermint tea this morning as I think back on the gardening season now ending.... Peppermint was one herb that thrived in the cool, wet Summer we had this year. I have an abundance preserved, both dried and as oil.… more »

"Hemp, it turns out, has to do with so, so much"

Hemp seed oil is a common ingredient in skin, hair, and body care. It's high in essential omega fatty acids and proteins, replenishing moisture and repairing cell breakdown. The certified organic hemp seed oil I use is imported from Canada because un… more »
Tags: hemp
Permalink 10/21/09 11:39:20 am , by sheri Email , 1988 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life, Leave a comment »

Yes, it's Cruelty-free, but....

Does seeing the label "cruelty-free" on your purchases make you feel good? I mean, obviously, buying a product that has not been tested on animals beats the alternative, but why do we use the negative to define and market it? … more »
Tags: vegan
Permalink 10/14/09 04:17:11 pm , by sheri Email , 292 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life, 1 comment »

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