Cristina Bichara
Born in Miami, photographer and explorer.
We began our friendship almost instantly only to later realize that life had brought us together for reasons greater than mere coincidence. Our connection has led us to believe that we can build a different world from the one we find, in this case, while combining two things we are passionate about: plants and mental health.
In 2016, Cristina's younger brother, Richie, decided to take his own life. Richie was an avid plant lover with a strong green thumb, the life of the party, always ready with a joke and smile. It came as a shock to learn he had been quietly suffering with his mental health. This is a truth that few people are willing to openly discuss, but that does not diminish its reality or the pain of thousands of people, and consequenty their families, due to mental health illnesses.
Margarita García
Born in Colombia, writer and adventurer.
We believe that mental health is a crucial issue and we want that to resonate everywhere. That's why when you purchase a plant from La Tierra Bendita, a percentage will go to (name of foundation).
We want to honor Richie's memory, raise our voices and let each plant purchased be a reminder that each of us can make a difference.
Our love of plants continues to grow as we discover our own healing in nature. When you choose La Tierra Bendita, you are not just buying a plant; you are bringing into your sacred space a piece of nature to which we belong. We hope that with any plant you choose, you receive all of its healing energy, power, and expansiveness.
Mision
We are firm believers that a plant represents more than just itself. Our intention is to bring life and awareness into the hands of every person who receives one of our plants and into the places those plants inhabit. (I think this still needs work
La Tierra Bendita doesn’t work alone; we have allies and suppliers who help us expand our purpose of creating a strong relationship between plants and people while promoting mental health and well-being.
Vision
In a world that lives in haste, our peaceful revolution will be to make La Tierra Bendita a great community that connects plants and people to live in balance and harmony.
Values
Well-being: We base our conviction on the belief that a solid relationship with plants positively impacts mental, emotional, and physical health.
Empathy: Plants, like humans, thrive with good care Just like each of us, not all plants are alike, and it is in their uniqueness that their beauty lies.
Integrity: We act with the coherence of a plant that grows in the right conditions.
Abundance: We connect with nature to return to our origins.