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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: Bodycare Ingredients

It's Peach Season! Time to soap!

Peach season is here! And I bet you won't be surprised to hear I wear peaches as much as eat them. Peaches are nourishing, moisturizing, and toning for all skin types. Mash a fresh peach into pulp to use as a face mask. … more »
Tags: facial, peach, soap

My obsession is normal, isn't it?

This morning I found myself wondering in my Twitterstream, "It is *normal* to obsess about bodycare ingredients, isn't it?".… more »
Permalink 07/22/09 10:23:20 am , by sheri Email , 398 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Living the Green Life, 2 comments »

Cooling, refreshing, reviving Mint!

Mints are notorious spreaders, easily crowding out their neighbors, but they're also helpful for keeping the garden healthy. Planting some around your roses can help to deter aphids. I keep the Minty exuberance in check with frequent tr… more »
Permalink 07/16/09 08:09:54 am , by sheri Email , 223 views, Bodycare Ingredients, Herban Gardening, D.I.Y., Leave a comment »

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