Earth's Essentials Apothecary

02/06/2026

Due to possible snow, frigid temps and high winds, we've decided to reschedule Love Local: Valentines Maker's Market for next weekend, 2/14. Bring your love and enjoy the warm greenhouse, local vendors and all things planty!

02/06/2026

It’s Fri-YAY 🎉🎉🎉
Tomorrow should be my very first pop-up of the year… but for full transparency, y’all — I’m keeping a close eye on this weather.
My little mountain road is still snow covered, and it’s looking like it’ll feel about -15° when I’m loading the car at 5am Saturday morning 🥶 Add in talk of a possible freak snow squall today and… well… I know you’re pickin’ up what I’m puttin’ down 😵‍💫
We’re just gonna have to play this one by ear. I never want to leave anyone hanging, but I also need to make sure it’s safe before I make that hour trek to Roanoke at the hind-end crack of dawn. I promise to keep y'all posted as I keep an eye on this wild, winter weather.

Y'all can help me out by letting me know who's planning to stop by tomorrow for the Love Local Makers Market!! Distract me from this cold with promises of visits and comradery 🫶

02/05/2026

We are ON for 5NP this evening!! Hope to see y'all there

🌿👂 Rest & Digest with Ear Acupuncture 👂🌿

Take time to slow down, relax, and support your well-being. This Rest & Digest session for adults combines gentle relaxation techniques with ear (auricular) acupuncture to help promote calm, balance, and overall wellness.

🗓 Date: Thursdays, February - April 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30pm
📍 Location: Essig Recreation Center
💲 Cost: $15.00 per class

What to expect:
✔️ Gentle breathing and relaxation
✔️ Seated, low-impact session
✔️ Ear acupuncture or ear seeds applied by a trained practitioner
✔️ Calm, supportive environment

🪑 Chair-based and friendly experience
🎟 Registration: Required at PlayFranklinCounty.com or in person at the Essig Recreation Center prior to the class
📞 More info: 540-483-9238

02/05/2026

I heard tale that there are 50° days around the corner. However, every time I turn a corner, I run smack dab into more snow!
Happy more snow Thursday, I reckon 🙄

02/04/2026

Have you voted?!?
Just kiddin', as my son would say "it ain't that deep brah". 🙄 But if you do have a couple extra minutes, voting is open for a few more days and I would be ever so appreciative 🙏 Simply click the photo (I made sure the link works this time 🎉) and cast your vote.

This contest is super flattering and after several years it's nice to see my lil business grow enough to be a part of this. But y'all are the real reward and how I measure success! Y'all warm my heart and make this worthwhile every day. The outpouring of support has been amazing, I am so grateful for my community 🫶

Welcome to our 2026 Best of Roanoke Reader's Poll Voting Page! This ballot is your chance to weigh in on the people, places and things that make or break your day here in the valley.

02/03/2026

What's been in my mortar on my snow day(s)? Frankincense Resin & Coffee Bean! I've been mixing, marrying, and extracting for a fresh batch of MOIST 💧

My anti-aging super moisturizer deserves a spotlight all it's own! 🔦
As an eye cream, a facial moisturizer, makeup prep for a flawless finish, to smoothe crepey chest, erase years from your hands... however you use it you'll see why its a ✨️STAR✨️

Crafted with love and power-packed botanicals, Moist combines:

💧 Grass-fed tallow – deeply nourishing and bioavailable for human skin
🌼 Calendula – gentle, soothing, and supports skin repair
🧪 Hyaluronic acid – a hydration hero that plumps and smooths
🌱 Comfrey – rich in allantoin to encourage cell regeneration
☕ Coffee Bean extract – wakes up tired skin and supports circulation
🌟 Vitamin E – a powerful antioxidant for youthful glow
🧘‍♀️ Frankincense – known for its firming and anti-aging magic

This ultra-luxurious balm is for faces ready to GLOW, deeply hydrate, and fight fine lines the natural way. 🧴💫

Available at Blue Moon Mercantile, Woodshed Appalachian Crafts and Coffee, on my website, and at my booth this Saturday at Greenbrier Nurseries 🎉🎉🎉

02/02/2026

Oh Lort. ChatGPT is gonna take over the world! It's got me pegged, I reckon that ain't hard. Gimme all the plants and pitties 🫶

02/02/2026

🚫 There will be NO 5NP today, Monday 2/2/26.
🎉 Join us on Thursday at 5:30.
🏜 Until then; send warm, melting thoughts

02/02/2026

The first Monday of February!
We survived all 897 days of January with multiple snow storms... we got this!

02/01/2026

Suffice it to say, there will be no porch sitting this week ❄️
The dogs won't even go out today

02/01/2026

Imbolc Blessings on this Snowy Sunday ❄️⚖️🌞

As the seeds beneath the snow begin to stir,
we welcome the return of the light.
We've made it through the darkest part of the year, now we turn our faces towards the sun. With expectation and hope, we carry on.