Comfrey: An Herb That “Heals Together”
For a long time, comfrey has intrigued me. My meager attempts at growing this weed in my own yard has evaded me thus far, but the subject of its uses keeps coming up. I first learned about it in the …
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Plantain: A Useful Backyard Herb
In the springtime, I see plantain pop up all over the place, especially where the grass scarcely grows. It is a reminder to add “make healing salve” to my springtime list of things to do. Plantain is also called “white …
New Bern Farmers’ Market Remains Open
In the midst of all the store closings due to COVID-19, many farmers’ markets across North Carolina remain open so shoppers can find essentials. For five years, we have sold our soaps year-round on Saturdays at the New Bern Farmers’ …
Plain, Old-Fashioned Soap as an Essential
For a long time, I have thought about writing a post about how chemical-laden, antibacterial soap is unnecessary and can actually be harmful. As COVID-19 sweeps across many nations, everyone is talking about the importance of handwashing to help stop …
The Benefits of Using Real, Natural Soap
Mike with Johnson Pure Soap: I found this article over on the wonderful website, NaturalNews.com. Definitely check out this website regularly, it is chock full of good information! The Benefits of Using Real, Natural Soap Friday, April 24, 2009 by: …
Shea Butter: 10 Amazing Facts
It’s time to whip up some interesting facts about shea butter, which is gaining popularity in the natural skin care world. Our favorite shea butter is virgin, unrefined, and certified organic from Burkina Faso, Africa. Although on occasion we have …
Citronella: Nature’s Bug Repellent
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; – Psalm 104:14 It has been rather wet and humid here the last few …
Fantastic and Flattering Customer Review
First of all, we want to say thanks to all of you who participated in our Beeswax Candle Giveaway. It was fun to see how many of you got involved. Congratulations to our winners, Robert, Kitty, Darla, and Danah. We …
Why a Sea Salt Scrub?
We have a new product in stock. I love how scrubs leave my skin feeling so fresh and clean yet very soft, smooth and moisturized. I am extra excited about this scrub because it contains sea salt. The less important …
Our Farmers’ Markets – 2016 Season
The busy season for Johnson Pure Soap has begun. We thought we would highlight the three farmers’ markets that we are a part of and are now officially open for the year. Riverfront Farmers Market at Ogden Park Farmers Market …