about

raganella means tree frog in Italian.

What’s so special about tree frogs?

They’re sensitive beings with permeable skins that are indicators of environmental health. Like a tree frog, I have a knack for feeling out whether an environment – like your home – is healthy enough to inhabit. And because I’m a sensitive creature, I make all natural, plant-based body care & cleaning solutions which you can find on Etsy, and at places like:

• Commodities Natural Market (East Village)

• Hayseed’s Big City Farm Supply (Greenpoint, BK)

• The One Well (Greenpoint, BK)

• Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center (Prospect Heights/Crown Heights, BK)

• Sustainable NYC (East Village)

 

I’m passionate about helping people live in a healthier, just, and ecologically sound world.

If you’re interested in my healthy home consulting services, get in touch by email, follow me on Twitter @raganella7, or like my Facebook page.

Certification and Continuing Education

– Permaculture Design Certification with Andrew Faust

– Green Medicine: A Training in Herbalism with Peeka Trenkle

– Herbalism Training, Level II at Third Root

– The Art of Herbal Medicine with Robin Rose Bennett

– Soap & Lotion Making with The Handmade Soap Coach

– Permaculture, Biodynamics & Resiliency at Genesis Farm

– Growing Your Community Food System from the Ground Up (Growing Power)

– Soil Management (Brooklyn Botanic Garden Horticultural Certification Program)

– Citizen Pruner Tree Care Certification

– Master Composter Certification

 

I’m continually seeking new skills in order to better serve you and the community. Stay tuned for my latest pursuits.

Featured in…

– Stewart & Claire

– Random Musings

– Ecohookups

– Manhattan User’s Guide (as supereco)

– Idealist in NYC

– Threadbanger (as supereco)

– Handmade Soap Coach

Contributed to…

– Grilled Cheese & Pickle Party at Jimmy’s No. 43

– Festival of Ideas for the New City, New Museum, with Masters of Succession (MoS) Collective

– Farm City Fair, Compost Education as Brooklyn Wigglers

– Figment Festival, Compost Education with Masters of Succession & Earth Matter

– The Work Office (TWO) Project, Compost Awareness Posters

– Eyebeam’s ElectroSmog Festival: Urban Wilderness Action Center

– Greenopolis (blog)

– Aribra (blog)

– Brooklyn Food Coalition (blog)

Memberships & Affiliations

– Masters of Succession (MoS) Collective

– Prospect Heights Community Farm

– NYC Compost Project in Brooklyn Volunteer

– Brooklyn Botanic Garden Volunteer

– GreenEdge NYC

– Sierra Club

– New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3)