Inspired by the quiet rhythm of a garden, this candle captures the fresh, grounding scent of herbal sprigs, essential oils layered with soft earthiness. Each candle is finished with dried garden herbs. It’s a fragrance that reflects the simple joy of gardening, from the first cool days of early spring to the moment a tiny seedling appears ...embracing both the small victories and the lessons along the way. 

One of my earliest memories is wandering through my paternal grandparents’ carefully tended garden in Silver Ridge Park, Toms River, NJ. With sandy soil beneath my feet, hot sun on my shoulders and cicadas drumming in the distance, I was surrounded by growth and beauty on what felt like an endless summer day. I believe there may have been a 'do not touch' directive issued toward my busy little hands. Something about that moment stayed with me.

My grandmother was gone only a handful of years later, and their house sold soon after. In the years after, as a far to self involved child turned teen, I failed to make time for meaningful conversations with my grandfather, and too soon that opportunity was also gone. 

As an adult, I often wish I could return to that garden with them, to learn about their plant selections, their methods, and what brought them the most joy. Gardening, like life, moves through seasons of successes and losses, of things that flourish and others that compel us to perhaps try again. I would have loved to hear their stories of quiet patience and hope they carried from one season to the next.

When our father’s time on this earth was coming to an end, I turned to my garden with an intensity - digging, cultivating, needing to believe that life would return with every seed I planted. That spring, my connection to the earth felt profound. As my grandparents were welcoming their beloved son, I sometimes wonder if it was their quiet influence that guided me toward a place that could hold both comfort and hope, even in a time of loss.

Soy based candles do not use chemicals to enhance their fragrance strength, our scent rating for this candle (but to each his own) is: Medium

Cricklewood Gardens' natural soy wax candles are hand-poured and made in the USA. Did you know natural soy burns about 95% cleaner than petroleum based paraffin wax candles?  Though paraffin might be easier to work with, we feel crafting our candles from vegetable based, non-toxic and renewable resources is the better choice. Be sure to follow our first burn guidelines for a long, smooth burn. 

Subject to local supplier availability, our signature 11oz jar colors will vary from; white, black, champagne, rose gold or amber. Some varieties may also use cobalt blue glass jars. The Libbey containers used to pour our 11oz candles are typically 🇺🇸 Made in the USA.

Cricklewood Gardens is a family owned boutique gift shop. Our products are crafted in small batches, either by Cricklewood Gardens or our artisan suppliers, to ensure quality and freshness. Product availability will reflect current stock and is updated regularly. If you are unable to purchase the volume you would like, or no longer see a favorite product on our online store, please contact inquiries@cricklewoofgardens.net. We'll respond within 24 business hours Monday through Friday, and accommodate your needs, best possible. 

We endeavor to ship all in stock items within 24-48 business hours. From product ready date, we offer USPS shipping to the contiguous United States, at this time. If expedited shipping is required, contact Cricklewood prior to order for a quote. If we can meet your timeline, we'll accommodate. 

For customized orders, ready date will be discussed and agreed between Cricklewood Gardens and purchaser, prior to invoicing. 

Shipping period: Products ship via USPS ground or priority mail, Monday - Friday, year round excluding weekends, holidays and any closure periods as specified on website. 

Candle shipping: Due to heat sensitivity and potential for product damage during transit in warmer months or states, Cricklewood is unable to ship candles during the following period: May 15th - September 15th. Need a candle order during this period? Contact inquiries@cricklewoodgardens.net. 

Packaging: Cricklewood packs and braces each order with the utmost care often utilizing recycled boxes and packing materials to minimize our carbon footprint.