Ripp & Root

05/29/2026

My micromanagers today 😂❤️ 🪿 We will have Roma tomato plants at the farm stand soon!

05/18/2026

I was so excited to see these when I was walking by tonight! First strawberries 🍓

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Be honest—did you even have a childhood if you didn’t spend your summers pulling the ends off honeysuckle flowers to get that one tiny drop of nectar? 🌸✨
Most of us know honeysuckle as the unofficial scent of summer (and a free snack for kids), but this plant is actually a heavy hitter in the world of natural wellness.
While we were just after the sugar rush, traditional herbalists have been using those same flowers (and leaves) for centuries:
• Immune Powerhouse: It’s often called "natural penicillin" because of its ability to help the body fight off respiratory bugs.
• Soothing Heat: In traditional medicine, it’s a go-to for "clearing heat"—which is a fancy way of saying it’s great for soothing sore throats, fevers, and even skin inflammation.
• Antioxidant Rich: Those little flowers are packed with flavonoids that help your body manage stress and inflammation.

I will be putting some in the drying rack today for oil infusion and for teas! Stay turned!

Tell me I’m not the only one who did this! Do you still show your kids (or grandkids) how to find the "honey" in the honeysuckle? 👇

05/02/2026

They say plants are the new kids, but honestly? Plants are better. They don't talk back, and they actually appreciate a good root check. ✅
The Real Talk: See those white, fuzzy roots? That’s what we call ‘well-established.’ If the roots were circling the bottom like a toddler throwing a tantrum in Target, they’d be root-bound. These guys are just right and ready for their bigger pot.
Remember: After your seedlings emerge in the cell, adding water in the tray underneath helps establish a good root system.
Organic cabbage- Pak Choy be available at the farm stand soooon!🪴✨

05/02/2026

Dropped off some spinach plants at the farm stand and looks like they’re stocked with their amazing homemade syrup, and other goodies! 🥰(1562 Sinsheim Rd, Spring Grove, Pa)

05/01/2026

Happy Friday friends! I wanted to share this new store that opened up in town (Hanover, Pa). My husband took me in (he knows the way to my heart) and they have local meats, kombuchas, tallow, castor oil packs, probiotics, dried herbs, all the good things! The owner was really sweet and promised there will be more when we come back, so if you’re in south Hanover, check them out!

04/30/2026

Spinach babies are headed to the farm stand tomorrow!! 🥰

04/21/2026

Homemade nontoxic cleaner

🌲 Pinene found in pine needles is a potent natural antibacterial agent. It acts by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, effectively targeting both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli and S. aureus.
🍋 Limonene (from lemon)acts as a natural terpene, it works by breaking down grease molecules on surfaces like stovetops, countertops, and dishes.
🫙 White Vinegar cuts grease, removes hard water stains and acts as a mild disinfectant against household pathogens like E. coli

04/21/2026

Lemon non toxic cleaner hitting the farm stand soon tomorrow! I’ve been using mine to wipe down door handles, counters, bathroom, etc,

🌲 Pinene found in pine needles is a potent natural antibacterial agent. It acts by disrupting bacterial cell membranes, effectively targeting both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli and S. aureus.
🍋 Limonene (from lemon)acts as a natural terpene, it works by breaking down grease molecules on surfaces like stovetops, countertops, and dishes.
🫙 White Vinegar cuts grease, removes hard water stains and acts as a mild disinfectant against household pathogens like E. coli