You sliced, you chopped, you diced. Now you’re wondering what to do with that messy pile of kitchen scraps so you can minimize your trash. Sure, you can take all the leftover produce and create compost to feed your garden or container plants. Or, you can go waste free in a way that’s even more appealing: Regrow all that food. Why not hit that zero waste target for Earth Month and – bonus – save yourself a trip to the grocery store? Continue Reading…
At Eminence Organic Skin Care, we are passionate about using the highest quality natural, organic and Biodynamic® ingredients in our award-winning skin care products. Plants like rhubarb, lavender, stone crop and chamomile are grown on the Eminence Certified Organic Farm, then sold at local farmers markets, used to make the juices provided to our Hungarian Eminence Kids Foundation partner – and even included in your favorite Eminence Organics products! Continue Reading…
Browsing the produce section of your local grocery store can leave you asking: When is it best to buy organic fruits and vegetables? With so many options, it can be difficult to choose what is most beneficial to your health and – let’s be honest – your wallet. Luckily, there are some hard and fast rules to help guide your decision to buy organic produce. Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen can help you pare down your grocery list to the fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic. Continue Reading…
Nature has long been celebrated for its ability to heal the mind, body and spirit. Yet, with 70% of the population projected to live in urban areas by 2050, preserving a connection to nature can be challenging. While urbanization has many benefits, it also coincides with an overall decline in mental well-being. At the Eminence Certified Organic Farm, we believe in the power of nature to improve mental health and wellness. Here is a look at how nature benefits mental health, plus our tips for rekindling your relationship with the great outdoors.
Despite spring being right around the corner, flu season is lingering and the Eminence Certified Organic Farm is here with natural remedies for the flu. Eminence Organic Skin Care is a strong proponent of the power of organic ingredients both inside and outside the body. Herbal teas made from the same ingredients grown on the Eminence Certified Organic Farm are a fantastic natural remedy for the flu. Continue Reading…
Composting at home is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Not only does composting cut down on kitchen waste and trash, it also creates nutrient-rich soil for your garden (Planet Natural Research Centre). Continue Reading…
Celebrating our Hungarian heritage is part of daily life at the Eminence Certified Organic Farm. Designated as a local heritage landmark, our award-winning farm features a number of traditional Hungarian architectural elements, including a wood-burning lángos oven, antique grape press and traditional water well. Continue Reading…
Grown on the Eminence Certified Organic Farm, the St. John’s Wort plant has historically been used for treating issues like mild depression and inflammation. Studies have shown that this cheery, yellow-petaled bloom can be one of the best natural remedies for depression (especially mild cases like seasonal affective disorder), and that it delivers antioxidant benefits and even battles inflammation. Here are a few ways to use the St. John’s Wort plant: Continue Reading…
Please note: If you have an autoimmune disorder or take immunosuppressive drugs, we advise avoiding echinacea or consulting your health professional first.
With cold and flu season raging this winter, it’s wise to explore the natural cold remedies that Mother Nature provides for fighting illness. Grown on the Eminence Certified Organic Farm, the echinacea flower is not only considered one of our best natural remedies for flu and cold, but it also attacks inflammation and bacteria and protects the skin. This colorful daisy-shaped bloom, used for over 4000 years in herbal medicine, could help you in ways you haven’t even considered. (SFGate) Here are five amazing echinacea benefits you need to know about right now: Continue Reading…
It’s hard to believe that the grand entrance to the Eminence Certified Organic Farm has been open to guests and visitors around the world for over 2 years. We recently sat down with Attila Koronczay, who was honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for his valued work building Eminence Organic Skin Care, and who currently oversees the natural, organic, and Biodynamic® farm production, product development and manufacturing in Hungary.
Here is what he had to say about looking back at the past 2 years since the farm’s inception.
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