Merc/Wellness Feature: Getting Dirty

Dust off those gardening gloves and start stretching—it’s time to dig into gardening season! Playing in the dirt is half the fun, and the Co-op has some great finds to get you out in the sun (protect you from it, too), and help you clean up when the work is done.

Get Dirty Gardening Soap

Camamu

Embrace garden grime with this oh-so-gritty artisan soap. Tougher than your dirty nails, but gentle too, poppy seeds are the magic ingredient for a solid scrub, while tea tree essential oil helps clean small scrapes and cuts.

Gardener’s Hand Lotion

Island Thyme

Great for hardworking hands—a blend of organic aloe, sweet almond oil, and shea butter sooth and moisturize the skin after a long day working with soil. Keep yours by the kitchen sink!

Healing Foot Salve

Uncle Harry’s

If you’re the type that likes to live footloose and fancy-free while digging around and dancing with pollinators, this is for you. Keep wigglin’ those toes knowing this thick, healing salve can help repair and nourish your backyard bare feet.

Sunwear

Mercantile

A lot of sun requires a little shade—and a new pair of sunnies! Hats and sunglasses are a sunscreen’s best friend, keeping you cool and protected with a dash of style, too. Your skin will thank you.

Gardening Books

Mercantile

The only thing more rewarding than growing your own food, is the bounty that follows! You’ll find an assortment of beautiful books for inspiring recipe ideas, composting tips, and regenerative gardening advice.