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Essence Body Products
Food Forests
Our commitment to health and wellness extends far beyond our products. We design, build, and maintain thriving food forests and gardens across residential homes and community spaces. These green spaces bring fresh, nutritious food directly to your door while also supplying many of the natural ingredients found in our wellness products.
Dega Roots Serenity Garden -Talladega College Campus
Residential Services
We will design and construct your dream food forest or garden, customized to suit your lifestyle and available space. Whether you have a large yard or a small corner of your property, we create thriving, low-maintenance ecosystems that provide fresh, organic food right from your backyard, year-round. No Green thumb? Leave the upkeep to us, we offer professional monthly maintenance services to keep your garden healthy and protected.
Community Services
We partner with local organizations, schools, clubs, and institutions to transform shared spaces into vibrant, productive ecosystems. These collaborations engage the entire community and enhance opportunities to educate students about sustainable living, environmental stewardship, and the power of growing your own food.
Our Impact
Food Security
Every garden we create brings access to fresh, nutritious food in communities that have often been overlooked. By growing directly in these neighborhoods, we help reduce barriers to healthy eating and fight diet-related chronic illnesses. These gardens also provide the raw, natural ingredients used in our body and skincare products—closing the loop between nourishment and self-care.
Combating Climate Change
Our green spaces do more than feed people—they restore balance to the planet. Through regenerative practices like soil rehabilitation, organic growing, composting, rainwater collection, mycelium integration, and basalt mineralization, we rebuild vital ecosystems. These gardens support biodiversity, sequester carbon, and heal the land as we grow with it.
Uplifting Communities
Gardening is a tool for connection. Our projects bring together neighbors, local organizations, and volunteers to co-create sustainable food systems. We offer education in seed starting, pruning, and food preparation. We empower people with skills that last a lifetime. Together, we’re building healthier lifestyles and stronger, more resilient communities.