After growing up in Lakewood, I earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Botany-Microbiology from Ohio Wesleyan University.  I returned to Lakewood, working in the non-profit sector for many years, including as the Education Coordinator for a local environmental organization.   After the birth of my oldest son, I left the non-profit sector to stay home raising my children for several years. 

In the winter of 2009, I married my long time passions of gardening, the local food movement, environmental stewardship and cooking with fresh food into creating Basil and Beyond.  True to my long time dedication to environmental stewardship, Basil and Beyond is operated as a small, environmentally sustainable business.  We grow all natural herbs and vegetables, using no synthetic herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers.  Food is grown very close to where they are sold and Basil and Beyond uses no large farm equipment, which uses significantly less energy and produces significantly less pollution compared to traditional food production.  

Now in its third year, Basil and Beyond has grown from a small backyard market garden to a 3/4 acre suburban farm in North Royalton, Ohio. 

Thank you for your support.   Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I look forward to serving you.

Cindy Bischof









Basil and Beyond, LLC
info@basilandbeyond.com
(216) 262-6075