We source our flower bouquets found in our “Welcome to the World” Postpartum box available to Charleston area customers from Peachey at One Wild Acre. She is the real deal when it comes to the Slow Flower movement, which “encourages a connection to and the purchase of locally grown flowers.” We couldn’t love that mission more! Peachey is all about supporting local businesses and creatives and connecting us all to native flowers while promoting an awareness of the seasons through her gorgeous flower arrangements. Talk about an aligned business, man.

We are big believers in family-owned and operated Filiwest Farms’ mission to spread the word about the benefits of pasture-raised poultry. They write: “our birds receive fresh air, exercise, sunshine, and a clean living area. They are able to freely forage for bugs and grasses, while also eating as much of their wholesome, un-medicated, grain-based, animal by-product free feed as they want.” Explore their site or visit Nate at the local farmers’ markets to learn more about why happy chickens and turkeys are better for you in the long-run.

Growfood makes it easy on local food vendors to buy the freshest produce from local and regional farms - so not only are we as consumers getting high quality nutrients at the height of freshness without logging thousands of hours in a truck, we’re supporting small farms that may not otherwise have the resources to make it against the big guys. Check out their Soil to Sustenance program and get on their newsletter list to learn more about featured farms.

They’ve got 50 acres of fields used to grow exclusively organic crops, incredible produce for the community 5 days a week, berry picking days in the springtime, and longevity fit for museums. On one of my first visits to to the Fields Farm Produce Market, a fellow patron earnestly shared that the Fields have “the best produce in town, don’t they?” completely unsolicited. Now that’s good marketing.

This locally-owned, family run business creates small-batch blends of organic herbs and spices by hand. I first met them at the Sea Island Farmer’s Market and I’ve been a fan of mixing and matching their spices ever since. They prioritize high quality and freshness. Visit their website or see them at the farmers’ market to put faces to the name!

The prettiest root veggies in town! These farmers are a staple at the James Island Farmers’ Market on Sundays and they always have fun stories to share about their specialty veggies + roots. They make sure their growing practices are good for the veggies and good for the planet.

Lowcountry Creamery produces their milk locally in small batches with minimal processing to maintain its high quality. Unlike most mass-produced dairy, Lowcountry Creamery farmers treat their small herd of Jersey cows like more than just a number. Their pasteurization process is less invasive while keeping the taste fatty and creamy, and they do not homogenize their milk which makes it easier on our digestion. Visit their website to learn more about Lowcountry Creamery’s processes.

Pecans grow in abundance in South Carolina, and our source Nanna’s Nuts has access to the tastiest ones!

Anson Mills really does produce the highest quality, organic grains. They provide recipes on their website for each grain and accompanying dish to ensure the tastiest outcomes. We also respect that Anson Mills has openly grappled with the legacy of slavery inherent in rice crops in the Charleston area, and has committed to not monetizing the seed to descendants of those affected.

When we can’t find locally grown herbs / flowers, we turn to Hanna at Herbal Passion. Her West Ashley herb shop is incredibly fun to poke around in, and she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to herbs. Not only does she carry a huge variety of mindfully grown herbs that are always bright in color and smell (a key indicator that these herbs have been harvested and dried properly), she also makes tinctures, salves, teas and other herbal products for some extra plant power. Visit her shop and ask her some questions; we learn something new every time we go!

Hailee at Naked Pantry renovated a bus to bring us all that much closer to a zero waste lifestyle by delivering bulk goods in reusable and compostable containers. She has been a huge help for us at Nature and Nurture in finding regional sources of items that might not otherwise be available, and is committed to educating the community about easy ways to reduce and reuse before we recycle.