If I had a quarter for every time I’ve found myself guiltily staring down at the seed-speckled mushy remnants of a squash I freshly gutted, I’d be retired and roaming somewhere around the Oregon Coast by now. “What in the world am I supposed to do with all these seeds?,” I’d grumble to myself as the seeds seemingly stared back up at me with a desperate look of maybe, just maybe, this will be the day I use them to their full potential. Repurposing seeds that would otherwise be destined for the compost bin can feel intimidating, time-consuming, and messy (full disclosure – the messy part is true!).
Read MoreHailey
Hailey grew up on a small rural farm in Oregon, surrounded by trees and more animals than you could count on her fingers and toes. From an early age, she developed a deep curiosity for exploration, art, biology, and animals. These interests have guided her through a variety of career paths, including veterinary medicine, neurodiverse healthcare, and teaching glazing at a local pottery studio. Her diverse experiences eventually led her to the front steps of Mountain Rose Herbs, where she now holds the position of Marketing & Event Strategist. When Hailey isn’t running around planning community events, you can find her recipe testing and making a mess in the kitchen, snuggling with her beloved kitty, Indigo, or wandering mossy creek beds in search of agates and animal bones to breathe new life into her jewelry creations.

