Ostara

March 21, 2011

Spring Equinox, Lady Day,

Ostara is a time to celebrate the arrival of spring and the renewal and rebirth of nature after the cold dark days of winter. Since the early buds of nature appeared at Imbolc, the Sun has continued to climb and gain in strength until now, at Ostara, daylight and darkness are in equal balance. As days lengthen and overtake night, so too does the earth begin to thaw from the last freezing grip of winter. Now is the times our farmers make ready their ploughs and prepare their oxen to pull them, and seed corn saved from the last harvest is checked to ensure its quality and suitability for planting.

This is the time I am putting the last touches on my herb garden and deciding which plants are going to take front stage this year. I am uncovering my roses and checking the fruit trees for any winter damage.

Granny's Country Store grew out of a desire to find fabulous fragrance and essential oils as well as the freshest herbs for my home use. Since I create my own candles, soaps and other "smell good things" for my family, I got quite upset when I would order an oil from someone and find out - after I'd spent my hard-earned money! - that what I received was nothing near what I thought I would get. I also wanted to use only the BEST oils and herbs for my home fragrances, natural healing, aromatherapy, teas, spellwork and rituals. After ages of searching I was able to find wholesale manufacturers and importers of top-of-the-line fragrance and essential oils. . . only to find that there was an unreasonable minimum amount I had to buy. I ran into the same problem with herb suppliers. As a result - and since there is only so much oil I can use at any one time - this store was born.

At Granny’s Country Store there are no minimum purchase requirements. You can pay online with confidence through our secure shopping cart or call your order to (985) 747-1541. We’re usually here from Tuesday through Saturday, 9AM to 5PM, CST.

You can rest assured that anything you buy here is of the highest quality. I NEVER dilute my oils, or short-cut on herbs. My candles and incense will have the scents you've been longing for. The resins come directly from the importer. All soaps and bath products are created in my own home and are individually packaged and labeled. You will not find any mass-produced items here.