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Rhubarb Botanicals [Emma & Jeremy]

by Rachel Rupert June 5, 2023

Meet Emma and Jeremy, the amazing artists, farmers, herablists behind Rhbuarb Botanicals, located north of Mt. Vernon! 🌿 These awe inspiring human...

Posted in 100% pasture raised sheep, apothecary, artists, botanical farm, Cedar Rapids iowa, certified naturally grown, certified organic farm, culinary herbs, farmers, farming, farms in iowa, farms near Cedar Rapids iowa, flower garden, flowers, herbal farm, herbal garden, herbalists, iowa, iowa farmers market, medicinal herbs, mount vernon, mount Vernon iowa, mt. vernon, mt. vernon iowa, perennial shrubs, rhubarb botanicals, sheep

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Four Acres Farms [Maggie & Rich]

by Taylor Baker May 3, 2023

Meet Maggie & Rich

The farmers, creators and artists behind Four Acres Farm. Located in Alburnett, Iowa.

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Products Available at the Refill Bar Summer 2023

by Rachel Rupert May 2, 2023

Products Available at the Refill Bar Summer 2023

Just a quick breakdown of what is at the bar and the pricing for summer 2023!

Posted in hair care, household essentials, refill bar, refill shop, refillery, skin care

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Where to Donate Unwanted Household & Furniture Items

by Taylor Baker April 15, 2023

Where to Donate Unwanted Household & Furniture Items

Do you have unwanted household items stuck in your storage closet that is taking up a little too much space? Instead of dropping it off at goodwill, what if you took it somewhere local that gives back to people in need? Central Furniture Rescue is a nonprofit organization RIGHT HERE in Cedar Rapids, ran 100% on volunteers from our community. They take donated unwanted furniture and household items. Then they provide them to clients referred to them who are transitioning from homelessness into a place to live. These people are furnished with all the items donated from you all. How. AMAZING. If you don’t have things to give they also take donations. You can also sign up to volunteer!

Posted in #giveback, #volunteer, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids iowa, Czech Village, Do your part, donate, Donation, household, household items, indigo river & co, Iowa, Local businesses, local donation, Midwest, nonprofit, Nonprofit organization, volunteer cedar rapids iowa, volunteer in Cedar Rapids iowa

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No Mow May

by Taylor Baker April 12, 2023

Does your lawn have a bit of plant biodiversity? You can protect the bees and early season pollinators by leaving your lawn or a section of your lawn uncut in April & May! Can't go the whole month? No problem! Do your best to help your local ecosystem :)

Posted in Cedar Rapids, Czech Village, Do your part, Early season pollinators, Help your local ecosystem, Iowa, Local businesses, Midwest, No Mow, No Mow May, Plant biodiversity, Protect the bees, Save the bees, Wildflowers

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Bokashi Composting Basics

by Rachel Rupert April 19, 2022

Why Bokashi?

Bokashi is great for small space living both in and outdoor which makes it accessible for a lot more people. The process is very beginner friendly and not time consuming, which is great for all of us with busy schedules. Bokashi allows for a wide range of additions that often are discouraged from composting such as dairy, bones and meat scraps. This form of composting is much quicker and efficient than other forms. As a bonus Bokashi provides free fertilizer for both your indoor and outdoor plants in the form of liquid extracted from the bottom of your bin.

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What is a Low Waste Refill Shop?

by Rachel Rupert March 16, 2022

The overall goal of this shop is to create a space where everyone feels safe and empowered to try something new.

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