They use herbs from their backyard along with essential oils and herbs to make soaps, body scrubs and mosquito repellents. Maldonado and Reyes sell their products at the farmers markets and special events, and that’s enough to keep them busy. “We like to do our products in small batches,” says Maldonado. “We love what we do and enjoy offering a natural product that can benefit others.” They’re at the Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park every Saturday, and at special events at Fruit and Spice Park, Cauley Square and local schools.

When Mike and Torri Taunton discovered they had neem trees growing in their Homestead backyard, he made soap and she made hair care products and lotion in their kitchen. “All the benefits of neem are overwhelming,” Torri says. Their soap is made with neem leaves, aloe vera, ginger and turmeric, all grown on their property; lotions use neem tincture made with neem leaves and vegetable glycerin; and shampoos for people and pets include argan oil. Find them at the Redland Country Market.