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Astrology Musings for Virgo Season

Virgo season asks us to be grateful for the bounty of the harvest and accept our responsibility in making use of what’s been given. Find your ascen...

It's Plastic Free July!

July is one of our favourite times of the year because PFJ (Plastic Free July) is back! PFJ is a worldwide eco-challenge that you can introduce you...

Celebrating Women on International Women's Day (and Every Other Day Too)

March 8th is International Women's Day, and as a woman-owned business (we love you Jill!), we wanted to share our favourite ways to not only celebr...

Showcasing Local Artisans at The Apothecary - Part 2

In a world full of repetitive, mass-produced goods, supporting smaller businesses and local artists is a great way to find unique products that cel...

Showcasing Local Artisans at The Apothecary

As a small business ourselves, we find so much joy in supporting other local small businesses in Calgary. You may be familiar with The Mercantile, ...

Jolene's Tea House in Banff: A Life-Long Passion for Tea

With a vision of sharing the charming beauty of the Rocky Mountains through a cup of tea, Jolene’s Tea House has been hand-blending delicious organ...

The Mercantile on 9th: A Place for Creatives

2023 marks the second year that The Apothecary in Inglewood hosts The Mercantile on 9th after a couple of squashed attempts to launch due to Covid-...

Guest Blog - Ghee-licious: Butter's Gold Child

When it comes to butter, most people think of spreading it on toast or using it to cook. But have you ever heard of ghee? It's basically the superh...

Meet Devil's Head Coffee

Devil's Head Coffee started as a small passion project between Chris and Tanis, who were getting frustrated with starting their morning trek to th...

Why We Love Harmonic Arts: Teas, Syrups, & Elixirs

Harmonic Arts is a family-owned plant medicine company based out of beautiful Cumberland, BC. Co-founded by Yarrow Willard and Angela Willard, Harm...

An Interview with The General Bean, a Family-Owned Needle Felting Company

It really doesn’t get more local than The General Bean! This family-owned needle felting company sources their wool from a Canadian mill just outsi...

5 Kombucha Cocktails Perfect for Summer Sipping

Summer is here, which means it’s high time for a roundup of our favourite things: sunshine and a bountiful garden are a given, but how about the gl...