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Christie cutting lavender August 2026

How did I get here?

Christine Ontko Duffy

I headed to college in 1991 with one goal, and only one. To be a teacher. If they had given me a teaching license without going to college, I wouldn't...

How did I get here?

Christine Ontko Duffy

I headed to college in 1991 with one goal, and only one. To be a teacher. If they had given me a teaching license without going to college, I wouldn't...

Lavender Celebration

Lavender Celebration

Christine Ontko Duffy

...I also wanted to remain connected to my daughters, since they live faraway, and continue my connection to the rest of my family. Distance can be so challenging, but we...

Lavender Celebration

Christine Ontko Duffy

...I also wanted to remain connected to my daughters, since they live faraway, and continue my connection to the rest of my family. Distance can be so challenging, but we...

Lavender Planting using Mounds

Lavender Planting using Mounds

Christine Ontko Duffy

Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant addition to any garden, but it requires specific growing conditions to thrive. One of the most common challenges gardeners face is root rot, which...

Lavender Planting using Mounds

Christine Ontko Duffy

Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant addition to any garden, but it requires specific growing conditions to thrive. One of the most common challenges gardeners face is root rot, which...

The Power of Freshness

The Power of Freshness

Christine Ontko Duffy

What’s really inside your skincare jar?Most labels boast powerful botanicals, but not all products deliver on that promise. Research shows that the freshness of ingredients—especially plant antioxidants and essential oils—are...

The Power of Freshness

Christine Ontko Duffy

What’s really inside your skincare jar?Most labels boast powerful botanicals, but not all products deliver on that promise. Research shows that the freshness of ingredients—especially plant antioxidants and essential oils—are...

Get Literate on Labels

Get Literate on Labels

Christine Ontko Duffy

 "Natural" doesn’t guarantee a product is free from synthetic ingredients. Regulations on these terms are loose, so always research the actual ingredient source and how it’s processed.

Get Literate on Labels

Christine Ontko Duffy

 "Natural" doesn’t guarantee a product is free from synthetic ingredients. Regulations on these terms are loose, so always research the actual ingredient source and how it’s processed.

Why Plant Infused Skin Care Is the Top Choice According to Skincare Experts

Why Plant Infused Skin Care Is the Top Choice A...

Christine Ontko Duffy

Curious why so many skincare experts rave about plant infused products? Discover the holistic benefits of botanical skincare, how it works with your skin’s natural biology, and why these formulations...

Why Plant Infused Skin Care Is the Top Choice A...

Christine Ontko Duffy

Curious why so many skincare experts rave about plant infused products? Discover the holistic benefits of botanical skincare, how it works with your skin’s natural biology, and why these formulations...