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Planting the Seeds

As part of their greening efforts, some spa owners are growing organic ingredients in their business's own backyard. Grown in a small veggie garden or tiny pots of herbs, these ingredients ensure freshness and add home-grown flavor to a spa's treatments, skin care and cuisine. If you're thinking of growing your own spa ingredients, you don't have to go it alone. Whether you're known for your green thumb or struggle to keep cacti alive, these resources can help your garden grow:

Composting101.com
By creating your own compost, you can give your garden the nutrition it needs without spending a penny on expensive fertilizers.
Gardeners.com
Here you'll find a variety of how-to articles on gardening and the supplies you'll need, including prefab raised garden beds and insect colonies to control pests.
Greenspanetwork.org
Visit this site's 'professionals' page to read Lisa Roger Sykes' overview on how to build a raised garden bed.
Organicgardeningguru.net
This resource offers gardening advice and articles on everything from planning and design to pest control and planting techniques.

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What’s New: Sweet As Pumpkin Pie

Bring the best ingredients from this Thanksgiving favorite to the treatment table.

1. Prana SpaCeuticals Pumpkin Scrub
Lactic acid and pumpkin extracts stimulate cell renewal for softer, smoother skin from head to toe. 866.589.2949, www.pranaspaceuticals.com

2. Tara Spa Therapy Brocade Collection Neck Wrap
Filled with a signature blend of cinnamon, clove, allspice and orange, this relaxing wrap can be microwaved to provide moist heat therapy. 800.552.0779, www.taraspa.com

3. Ráya Pumpkin Enzyme Dermal Exfoliation Puree
This resurfacing treatment harnesses the vitamins and amino acids in pumpkin. It improves the appearance of fine lines, age spots, freckles and rough skin. 800.525.7292, www.rayalab.com

4. A Natural Difference Rosa-Derm Starter Kit
This five-product rosacea-targeted collection includes P.P.E. Nutritional Solution, an organic, pumpkin-packed spray and Rosa-Derm Solution. 800.568.3150, www.anaturaldifference.com

5. Verikira Spiced Pumpkin Face Masque
Rich in antioxidants and alpha hydroxy-like enzymes, the pumpkin in this certified vegan mask rejuvenates skin. 952.746.1290, www.verikira.com

6. ME! Bath Pumpkin Pie Bath Ice Cream
Filled with the aromas of sugar and spice and everything nice in warm pumpkin pie, this bath fizz moisturizes and energizes skin. 323.931.0934, www.mebath.com

7. Éminence Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel
Smooth this exfoliating puree of organic pumpkin and yams onto the face and neck to increase elasticity and collagen production. 888.747.6342, www.eminenceorganics.com

What’s New: Sweet As Pumpkin Pie

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