USDA Organic Certified

Being USDA Organic Certified is something we are quite proud of. As a small company being certified for 14 years is no small task. The annual audit always makes me nervous as rules change all the time, not to mention the financial investment. So sometimes I ask...

Calendula or Marigold?

Calendula Marigold and Calendula are both members of the Asteraceae family. They both sport vibrant orange to yellow petals. Although calendula is also known as  “pot marigold,” it is not a true marigold. I’m not sure who or why someone named it that. Calendula...

Pumpkin Seed Oil

  Pumpkin History Before we talk about pumpkin seed oil, let’s talk about the fruit. Yes, the countless varieties of pumpkins are in the same family as squash, cucumbers and melons. Its origin dates back to about 5000 B.C. in North America. Pumpkins are among the...

8 Myths of Organic Debunked

There are more than 8 myths to be debunked about the term “organic” but let’s start with these. Myths about organic skin care, organic produce and what defines an organic product are ongoing in social media conversations and pepper many a magazine....

Fiona Stiles