About Soil Seeds Sunshine
Our Story
After 40 years in the corporate world, I finally said goodbye, trading in my high heels and conference calls for a garden hoe. Before retiring, I decided to try my hand at pickling cucumbers, specifically Bread & Butter cukes and brought a jar into the office. Jennifer, a dear friend and colleague who’s also Italian, was my first to taste my creation. As the jar quickly emptied and smiles and nods followed, she insisted I make more and sell them. That’s when the seed was planted, and ideas began to grow.
Each summer, my kitchen would overflow with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs, which transformed into rich, flavorful jars of sauce and pickles of several varieties. I spent hours reading, taking notes, experimenting and creating new recipes, while carefully following centuries-old canning preservation methods.
Then, life took an unexpected turn. My fiancé, Kirk, and I revisited Utah, where my son and his wife live. With retirement on the horizon, we decided to move closer to them. We sold our homes, packed up a U-Haul, found a new home and got married. Together, we dreamed of living out our golden years surrounded by natural beauty, kind people, and a slower pace of life. Our search led us to Bountiful, Utah—a town whose name perfectly reflected our vision of abundance, harmony, and community. There, I designed and planted a new garden, returning my hands to the soil and we began the next chapter of our lives.
The idea for Soil, Seeds & Sunshine had started back on the East Coast, inspired by the incredible harvests from my garden. I decided to bring those ideas to life in Utah. Beyond my traditional tomato sauces, I began experimenting with new homemade products: additional pickles recipes, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, herb-flavored salts, jalapeño creations like Cowboy Candy, Pineapple Cowboy Candy, and Jalapeño & Strawberry Jam, as well as berry jellies, infused olive oils and seasonings.
The garden became my workshop, and before long, I was participating in local farmers' markets with surprising success. I invited neighbors over to taste-test my creations, always welcoming their feedback. While some recipes needed tweaking, most were met with overwhelming enthusiasm, and I loved sharing my homemade products whenever I could.
As rewarding as market days were, the setup and transport of my growing inventory was heavy, tiring, time-consuming and now required two vehicles. That’s when the idea for a delivery service began. With pride, we have recently created an in-home market offering easy grab-and-go purchases and deliveries. Every jar and bottle is carefully packed with love and a touch of my Italian heritage.
I’m thrilled to bring our products directly to you, our friends, neighbors, and customers. But our journey doesn’t stop at deliveries. I’ve set up our home as a community learning space, hosting workshops on gardening, canning, and creating delicious homemade products.
As we step into this next chapter of Soil, Seeds & Sunshine, I invite you to join us in celebrating the journey from soil to seeds, to sauce, and now to your table. Here’s to a season filled with homemade flavors, with just the right amount of rain, and plenty of sunshine!
Soil to Sauce
Realize your gardening aspirations with our specialized garden planning services. We will assist from start to planting or upgrade where needed. From design to soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, plant selection, companion planting, raised garden beds or directly tilled, we want to provide you with the most optimal outcome. Discover how our exceptional produce distinguishes itself and the way I turned my passion into a thriving business.
Delivery Service
Realize your gardening aspirations with our specialized garden planning services. We will assist from start to planting or upgrade where needed. From design, to soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, plant selection, companion planting, raised garden beds or directly tilled, we want to provide you with the most optimal outcome. Discover how our exceptional produce distinguishes itself and the way I turned my passion into a thriving business.
Workshops & Classes
Enhance your skills with our captivating workshops, suitable for all levels of expertise. Delight in exploring the basics of our sauces, to the art of pickling or herb infused products. Sharing secrets with friends and family is an unparalleled experience! Tell us what you would be interested in learning!
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