Green Earth Gardens

Right now in seedling stage but getting bigger every day! Krishna Tulsi — also known as holy basil — is considered to be a sacred plant in Ayurveda because it has important uses as a medicinal herb. The purple-tinged Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) really make these plants stand out. Used in religious ceremonies as well as cooking, tulsi may have medicinal qualities similar to neem but it’s a smaller plant that’s easy to grow in a sunny window. Several studies indicate that holy basil contains bio-available antioxidants that help prevent damage from environmental toxins as well as enhanced wound healing. A recent clinical study on anxiety confirms the traditional use of tulsi as a calming tea. Other research indicates that tulsi may have immune-boosting properties. While tulsi can be used in recipes that call for basil, it has a slightly stronger taste. Most often, it’s used in a tea made pouring boiling water over two teaspoons of fresh tulsi leaves. Allow to cool and then strain off the tea before drinking. Add a bit of honey or your favorite sweetner to enhance .... up to you of course!

Our garden is being re-worked/re-planted. Have a LOT of seedling sized tomatoes, loofas & other goodies. Have a lot of basil that is still pickable & great for adding to your meals. Lots of Estella Chaya leaves just waiting for picking & a home. Will it be yours? Pallets! Bet you were wondering what that had to do with a garden & plant business? Tons! My partner is busy making me a new desk after using some of the pallets to repair deck stairs. That's just two of his pallet projects @ the moment. He's working on plans for tables now; coffee tables, end tables, bookshelves & storage chests. Soon these handmade gems, made from re-purposed pallet wood, will be looking for a new home. Check back on our website or on here (Local Harvest) as they are completed.

Just to let everyone know, I've updated the website info for Green Earth Gardens here on Local Harvest. Doesn't have everything we have as yet. It will continue to have more on there. So please be sure to check back often! Also will be listing items on Etsy as well. Will update more on that shortly. Thanks!

Three varieties of soaps in stock! Keeping in mind these are organic soaps, they are Authentic Pine Tar, The Decadent Dog & Neem Oil Soap: AUTHENTIC PINE TAR Creosote-Free! This is the “granddaddy of all soaps! Saponified Organic oils of Shea Butter, Coconut oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Palm Oil (sustainable), and pure Creosote-Free Pine Tar along with Vitamin E and Orris Root, Rosemary Extract Pine tar has been used for over 100 years for itchy, dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, scalp issues and many claim to even relief from poison ivy using Pine Tar soap. It first begins with the burning of the sap that comes from pine trees. The sap is gooey and sticky and does has a strong smell. However, the sap is being used for its antiseptic qualities. Some people find relief from poison ivy using Pine Tar Soap. Iodine, and sulfur is also found in Pine Tar and is said to be very good for using on itches, infections and rashes. Just one of the many reasons many people swear by it. Lemon Verbena, Coconut and a touch of Lavender have been added to smooth out the strong smell of Pine Tar. The dark color is from the Pine Tar, but remember, there are all the other organic oils in this soap as well to keep your skin soft, smooth and clean! Note: Remember to take caution. Anyone can have adverse reactions to any element. Pine tar as well. Always avoid the entire eye area, lips and nostrils. THE DECADENT DOG The skin safe scented oils used are known to repel fleas, ticks and pesky little bugs that can irritate your dog's skin. Dried Sweet Annie was added because of its anti-biotical and antibacterial properties, while crushed oatmeal added is to calm and soothe. Neem Oil contains Omega 3, 6 and 9! Even though you may not be able to use commercial soap on your pets but once a month, this soap is so good for their skin and coat, you can use this every day on your pooch! made with saponified Organic oils of Shea Butter, Coconut oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Palm Oil (sustainable) along with Orris Root, Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract, Neem Oil, Lavender Basil Oil, Rosemary Mint, Eucalyptus Mint, Tea Tree Oil and Dried Sweet Annice. NEEM OIL SOAP Neem Oil has been used in India for hundreds of years for many health issues to include skin ailments. Neem contains antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antihistamine and anti-microbial properties making it perfect for problem skin issues. Neem Oil comes from the Neem Tree which can grow quite large. Their leaves are also used to treat eczema and psoriasis to name a few but the oil derived comes from their olive-like fruit. Neem Oil is shown to help prevention of diseases because of its ability to inhibit bacterial growth and modulation of genetic pathways. It also contains compounds of nimbin, limonoids and quercetin which what give it the properties mentioned above. It is a dark greenish color that has a strong and earthy scent. Neem oil is highly sought after as a natural skin care regimen as it is high in anti-oxidants and carotenoids which help protect the skin from oxidative stress and damage. Neem Oil is also high in Vitamin E, triglycerides, and calcium so it can penetrate the out layers of the skin to help heal and repair skin damage. It is also used for its insecticidal and anti-inflammatory properties (one reason it is used in the Decadent Dog Soap). Ingredients: Saponified Organic oils of Shea Butter, Coconut oil, Castor Oil, Palm Oil (sustainable), and Neem Oil, Vitamin E, Orris Root, Rosemary Extract, and therapeutic essential oils of Lavender and Lemon, Neem Leaves.

Also we have tons of aloe! Come get your aloe! Did you know aloe is edible? It is! No idea what it tastes like tho. An FYI about this variety of aloe, these are Aloe maculata aka Aloe saponaria or soap aloe. The flower color on these are a pretty coral color (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/Aloe_saponaria_2.jpg). They're very close in appearance to the Aloe striata except for the edging on the Aloe striata is smoother & doesn't have the markings that the 'leaves' the Aloe maculata (Aloe saponaria) does. The gel from these plants is still very good usage - as a remedy for many medicinal properties like: Skin complaints, inflammation, respiratory system, muscular-skeletal system, poisoning, circulation and endocrine system diseases (see https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23151273_Therapeutic_uses_of_Aloe_L_Asphodelaceae_in_southern_Africa for more info).

House Plants, Indian Borage** (Plectranthus Amboinicus, Cuban Oregano, French Thyme, Indian Mint are some of the other names for this plant), green beans, estrella chaya. Do have limas planted along with some other recently planted bush beans; wax roma & blue lake. They have flowers on them & should have beans on them in the next couple of weeks. Green beans coming in still. Those were also replanted to keep them coming in. Some tomatoes - getting a bit hot out right now & tomatoes tend to not do well in heat for fruiting. With no greenhouse right now, not much to be done there unfortunately. More coming soon! **https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Plectranthus+amboinicus&sort=pubdate - it has multiple uses as a folk remedy around the world. Skin allergies are treated with a juice of the leaves. Leaf tea is used for coughs, sore throats and nasal congestion, as well as flatulence, indigestion and hiccups. Indian traditional medical recognizes the leaf as supporting healthy liver function. Sweetened leaf tea is given to children with colds.

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a very big way. There's flowers on the tomatoes. There's already several peppers that are ready to pick or were ready to pick & have been enjoyed already. This year we have several varieties of squash & cucumbers (including yellow), tomatoes, beans (bush and pole), estrella chaya. The chickens are getting bigger and bigger every day. Soon the oldest ones, who are 6 weeks old on Monday (May 20th), will be laying eggs for all to enjoy! The game hens will be laying a medium tinted egg while the buff cochins will lay a large darkish brown egg. The cochins, at this stage in life, look like little yellow cotton balls with legs and wings attached. LOL They're adorable. They're all adorable. I look forward to folks have some of our great food! When you stop by, be sure to ask about our soap. I carry several varieties of neem soap, neem baby oil & neem conditioner. Check back often to find out what's to come.

Opening April 1st, 2018 Working on being able to accept ebt payments

Yes, My Friends! The vine ripe tomatoes are coming in and boy are they juicy, plump & delicious! I'm just waiting on the admin(s) @ localharvest.org to ok the listing on localharvest.org. I am selling them for $1.50/lb .... and they're worth it!

Eggs every other week & tomatoes available along with some house plants.

Updates can be found, via video, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpx4rpWjMdwC0lM6tLyAOgw Come see exactly what I've got & just how far along things are. The tomatoes, the biggest ones I have, are now going from a green to a yellowish; that shade before the red starts to show up. The yellow squash is flowering a lot & has some squash that are already about an inch long. Be sure to check here and on youtube for updates!! See you good folks soon for some excellent veggies!! Namaste, Green Earth Gardens

opening. It is still full steam ahead on opening on the 15th of this month (May, 2017). We have a plethora tomatoes that are green & that doesn't even count the Everglades tomatoes & yellow pears. Beans are juuuust starting to come in. Picked first of them today (May 4th, 2017); wax beans. Have several varieties (green and purple among them). Hens still laying their delicious eggs for us. Look forward to helping people in the panhandle of Florida eat healthily.