We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas

We understand everybody celebrates the holidays in different ways, but here are some ideas and tips we’ve used to tread lighter on the Earth with holiday traditions! Shop Local Part of our mission at The Jar is to support local makers, artists, farmers, etc. and...
Local Fairtrade Coffee

Local Fairtrade Coffee

One of the local suppliers The Island Jar works with is Espanola Coffee Roasters, located in Espanola, Ontario (30 minutes from Manitoulin Island). The founder, Dan, started this business in 2016 out of a passion for high quality, freshly roasted coffee that he was...
Supplier Sunday – Clef des Champs

Supplier Sunday – Clef des Champs

This week for Supplier Sunday we’re featuring Clef des Champs, the business that grows and harvests all of the amazingly fresh, organic bulk herbs & spices (and tinctures) we carry! A Canadian leader in traditional herbalism, Clef des Champs was founded...