On The Banks Apothecary

02/14/2026

The refillery is open 11-7 today.

02/13/2026

It was a starry night at the refillery last night. We had a nice bon fire and Rich made up a huge pot of chili that was amazing!!

Thank you to everyone that came out!!! You are much appreciated!

We sold a bunch yesterday but still have several baskets and crates so if you're needing that special gift for that special someone, we have some options!! River Bottom Refillery

I will be at the store, or around it, 11-7. Come on out!!

02/12/2026

FYI: When you come to the refillery you can trust that every herb, root, berry, bloom, leaf, powder, oil, butter, etc. are all organic!!!!

If you were in charge of the FDA & USDA and all the 'allowed' fertilizers, chemicals, and ingredients used to grow or put in foods that people buy and eat, what would you change?

I'd personally do away with -ALL- of the chemicals and ingredients made by man in a lab. Our bodies deserve better.

❤️

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

🌿🏗️ Greenhouse Progress Update! 🏗️🌿

We finally got a little weather break, and the dream team was at it! 💪 Me, Ken, and our priceless friend—special shout out to Walt for making the trek 🚗💨—we all teamed up and got the steel on the dry shop roof ✅.

Too cold today for siding ❄️, but it’s so good to see things moving! The forecast looks promising 🌞🌡️—sunshine and a warm-up might be on the horizon next week!

Excited to keep building and share the journey! Thanks guys for all the help. 💚✨

02/11/2026

💖✨ Valentine’s Long Day Alert! ✨💖

Tomorrow is your chance to grab something special for your sweethearts! 🎁💛 I’ll have gift baskets ready and overflowing with love:

🕯️ Hearth & Herb Candle Basket – cozy vibes for the heart
🌿 Root & Radiance Face Care Basket – glow from within
💆‍♀️ Relief, Pain & Restore Basket – unwind and rejuvenate
🍯 Honey Lovers Basket – sweet treats for sweet souls
🌊 Riverbank Body Blend Basket – pampering from head to toe
🛁 Detox Bath Soak Mix – soak, relax, refresh

…and so much more to spoil your Valentine! 💝

Plus, I am so excited to introduce:
💛🍵 Daughters of the River – Women’s Tea Series
You asked for gentle, herbal support for all the “girl stuff”… and I’ve been listening. 🌿💫 Watch for a full post on this soon! I’ll have some of the mixes made up for tomorrow too.

Whitney has been hard at working on some special gift ideas too.
Come by and grab the perfect gift – or treat yourself! 💖🛍️

02/11/2026

🌿 Herb Countdown Continues! 🌿
CAN YOU SAY BEARD OIL………..
I keep saying, “Oh this is a favorite!”, but this one…. the smell, to me, is dreamy.
ROSEMARY! ✨ Known as the memory herb 🧠, rosemary isn’t just a kitchen favorite—it’s packed with benefits:
💚 Supports digestion & circulation
💚 Boosts focus & mental clarity
💚 Eases muscle aches & tension
💚 Promotes healthy hair & scalp
We’ve have dried rosemary in stock, as well as an infused MCT coconut oil blend, at On The Banks Refillery in Morley 🌾.
We’ve taken it up a notch too—rosemary infused in organic MCT oil 💧, perfect for beard care and now available in a blend of Sandalwood, Black Spruce, & Leather 🛒🧔💚.
💌 Special treat! We’re giving out samples tomorrow during our Valentine Long-Day ❤️ from 8–8. Come snag yours and see why rosemary is a must-have in your beard toolkit! 🌿

02/10/2026

✨🌿 Herb Countdown: Frankincense — Ancient. Sacred. Timeless. 🌿✨
Next up in our herbal lineup at On The Banks is one of my personal favorites… Frankincense 🤍🌲
This beautiful resin has been treasured for thousands of years — used in medicine, in skincare, and more… and yes, it’s the same frankincense brought as a gift to baby Jesus. A gift that symbolized divinity and worship. ✨
Not over-complicated. Just meaningful.
🌿 What it is:
Frankincense is the dried resin of the Boswellia tree. The tree is gently tapped, and the sap hardens into golden “tears” that are harvested and used for wellness and healing.
🌿 Why we love it medicinally:
✨ Powerful anti-inflammatory (hello joints & stiffness)
✨ Immune support
✨ Respiratory support when used as incense or infused
✨ Digestive support for gut inflammation
✨ Skin renewal & scar care
✨ Grounding support for stress and the nervous system
There’s something about the scent that slows you down… reminds you to breathe deeper… maybe even say a quiet prayer. 🤍
AND because it’s Valentine’s week…
💘 This Thursday — our Valentine’s Long Day (8AM–8PM) 💘
Every single person who walks through our doors will receive a FREE sample of my Frankincense Infused Organic MCT Coconut Oil 🥥🌲✨
This blend is wonderful for:
🤍 Soothing sore joints & muscles
🤍 Facial oil for mature or tired skin
🤍 Scar & stretch mark support
🤍 Chest rub for respiratory support
🤍 Calming support (temples, chest, or bottoms of feet)
It absorbs beautifully and carries all that resin goodness right into the skin.
We have raw frankincense in stock at On The Banks Refillery in Morley, and I’d love to share it with you.
Ancient wisdom. Simple ingredients. A little bit of faith woven in. 🤍🌿

02/09/2026

Later than I wanted, earlier than last year though so I’m happy!! 😃 Any seed I don’t have in my ‘vault’ I’ll order the majority, focusing on heirloom, from these 3 producers.
~For those of you who have asked. ☺️🌱
Baker Seed - Rare Seed
Mansfield Missouri
Johnnys Select
Albion Maine
The Living Seed Company
Dixon California

02/09/2026

🌿✨ Herb Count Down Continues… From Root to Remedy! ✨🌿
We’re making our way through every herb, bloom, bark, berry, and powder on the shelves at On The Banks… and this one is a quiet classic 🤍
🌾🌿 Arrowroot Powder 🌿🌾
What It Is:
A fine starch made from the rhizome (root) of Maranta arundinacea. The roots are harvested, washed, pulped, strained, and dried into a silky white powder.
Medicinal Uses:
🌿 Soothes irritated digestion
🌿 Gentle support for diarrhea
🌿 Demulcent (coats & calms the gut)
🌿 Base for soothing poultices
Body Care Uses:
🤍 Absorbs moisture (natural body powders)
🤍 Dry shampoo base
🤍 Deodorant ingredient
🤍 Helps calm chafing & skin irritation
🤍 Smooth addition to face masks & mineral makeup
Apothecary + Kitchen Uses:
🌾 Thickens syrups, sauces & herbal blends
🌾 Gluten-free baking starch
🌾 Binder for herbal confections & lozenges
🌾 Capsule filler
A quiet staple every herbal pantry should have on hand.
✨ We have Arrowroot Powder in stock at On The Banks Refillery in Morley — come scoop what you need!
What should we feature next in our Herb Count Down? 🌿