by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 7, 2019 | gardening
Cucumbers are in season and they aren’t just for making pickles. The benefits of cucumber go beyond your salad plate. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, cucumbers not only benefit the waistline, but also the health of your body and skin. 1. Water...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 12, 2018 | artisan crafted, beauty, blueberry, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, mask, organic, organic skincare, skincare
blueberry origin In a recent search, I read that the humble blueberry is considered one of the oldest living plants on the planet. It has an approximate age of 12,500 years. Native to North America, the wild blueberry has spawned over 450...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 12, 2017 | aromatherapy, beauty, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth website, organic, organic skincare, pore cleansing mask, skincare
Blue Yarrow Essential Oil Blue yarrow essential oil is actually not blue. Yarrow has over 100 active ingredients including flavonoids, tannins, silica, amino acids and the list goes on. Like chamomile, yarrow contains azulene that produces the rich vibrant blue. The...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 15, 2017 | acne, aromatherapy, artisan crafted, beauty, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth website, organic skincare, skincare
Calendula Calendula, a versatile herb, is the essential oil from the pot marigold. This plant has been used since the 12th century for its medicinal properties. Studies abound on its healing ability on the skin specifically on burn victims. Due to its high level of...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jun 11, 2015 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening, gift
Garden of Grace Our neighbors recently traveled to China to pick up their new baby. An extensive and exhausting adoption process culminated in a family journey across the world to a faraway orphanage. There, they were united with the 2-year-old girl waiting to...
by HollyBeth Anderson | May 28, 2015 | beauty, bees, birds, Garden, gardening, herbs, hollybeth organics, hollybeth website, home and garden, inspiration
I spent the weekend dirty. Filthy, actually. Sweaty and smelly. Covered in bruises and bites, scratches and scrapes. My legs now resemble those of a kid just bounding off the bus home from summer camp. Not sure if I’ll be able to squeeze in a manicure this week, so I...
