From Garden to Jar: The Journey of Every Herb Used at Christa's Creations

Every season begins the same way—with tiny seeds, a little patience, and a lot of hope.

Long before I make a batch of soap, whip together a nourishing tallow body cream, or package one of my simmer pots, I'm outside in my garden. It's one of my favorite places to be. Walking through the rows each morning with a cup of coffee reminds me why I started Christa's Creations in the first place—to create simple, natural products using ingredients I know and trust.

Growing many of my own herbs and flowers allows me to have a deeper connection to every product I make. From planting the seeds to harvesting the blooms, drying them, and eventually blending them into skincare or home products, every step is done with care.

The Herbs Growing in My Garden

Throughout the growing season you'll find a variety of herbs, flowers, and vegetables growing around my greenhouse and raised beds.

🌼 Calendula

Calendula is one of my favorite flowers. Its vibrant orange and yellow petals are carefully harvested and dried before being infused into oils used in some of my skincare products. Calendula has been used traditionally for generations and is loved for its gentle, skin-friendly qualities.

🤍 Chamomile

Chamomile isn't just for tea. I harvest and dry the delicate flowers to use in products that are inspired by relaxation and self-care. Even seeing these tiny blooms growing in the garden reminds me to slow down for a few minutes each day.

🌺 Marigolds

Marigolds brighten every corner of the garden while also attracting helpful pollinators. Their cheerful color makes harvesting one of the highlights of summer.

🌿 Sage, Rosemary, Thyme & Basil

These herbs work hard in my garden. Some are dried for simmer pots while others inspire seasonal soaps and skincare. Walking past them and brushing my hand across the leaves releases the most incredible natural aroma.

❤️ Cheyenne Peppers

Not every plant is destined for the kitchen. My Cheyenne peppers are dried and incorporated into specialty soaps, adding another unique ingredient grown right here at home.

🌱 Beets

I even grow beets! Their vibrant natural color has inspired some of my handcrafted products, and nothing goes to waste around here. Fresh vegetables feed my family while helping inspire new creations.

Harvest Season

Harvest time is one of the busiest—and most rewarding—times of the year.

Bundles of lavender hang to dry in my home, baskets overflow with freshly picked calendula, and herbs are carefully dehydrated so they can be enjoyed long after summer ends. Watching shelves slowly fill with jars of homegrown ingredients is one of my favorite parts of running Christa's Creations.

Keeping Our Home Naturally Fresh

Natural living doesn't stop with skincare.

I also dehydrate lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, apples, and cranberries. Combined with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and pumpkin spice, they become beautiful simmer pots that naturally fill our home with the scents of the season.

There's something comforting about placing a simmer pot on the stove during a cool evening. The fresh citrus, warm spices, and dried fruit create an inviting atmosphere without relying on heavily scented products.

Why It Matters

Growing many of my own ingredients isn't the easiest way to make products—but it's the most meaningful.

Every flower I pick, every herb I dry, and every ingredient I prepare reminds me that handmade truly starts long before the finished product reaches your home.

When you purchase from Christa's Creations, you're getting more than handcrafted skincare or home products. You're getting a little piece of my garden, my evenings spent harvesting, and my passion for creating products with simple, thoughtfully chosen ingredients.

Thank you for supporting my small business and following along on this journey—from garden to jar.