The Turnip Troops

The Turnip Troops are garden plant stakes that you place in the vicinity of plants to deter harmful pests and bugs. These stakes are doused in eco-friendly essential oils such as peppermint, lavender and lemongrass oil, whose scents naturally protect plants from mites, insects, and nasty infections. These stakes are decorated with original turnip-based cartoon characters created and drawn by Megan herself, which make the product a cute addition to the home! Additionally, all of the scents from the essential oils add a pleasant aroma to the household, while also providing aromatherapeutic benefits to the customers!

 FAQs

  • The Turnip Troops defend your plants through their natural scents (based on essential oils), and those scents last for over 2 weeks, however the aroma will fade over time.

  • Essential oils are (according the the American Environmental Protection Agency) "chemicals extracted from plants that are responsible for the distinctive odour or flavour of the plant they come from". Certain essential oils like lavender and peppermint have been shown to repel insects, and are able to do so through masking a plant's scent, similarly to citronella mosquito patches, which mask people's scent.

  • If the business does well enough, the Turnip Troops will definitely expand their flock!

  • The Turnip Troops are made and designed by Megan Lee, the creator and CEO of the Turnip Troops (see below)

Meet The Turnip Troops

  • Lavender

  • the peppermint pile

  • Cedar

  • Lemongrass

  • Orange

The History Of The turnip troops

  • The Turnips Make Their First Appearance On a Tote Bag

    01.02.2021

    The Turnips Make Their First Appearance On a Tote Bag

  • The First Turnip Stickers Are Made

    03.02.2021

    The First Turnip Stickers Are Made

  • 06.02.2021

    The First Solo Turnip Sticker Is Made

  • The Turnips Make It Onto A Tote Bag

    21.02.2022

    The Turnips Make It Onto A Tote Bag

  • The First Turnip Troop Sticker Design of 2024

    18.04.2024

    The First Turnip Troop Sticker Design of 2024

Meet the creator!

Megan got the inspiration for the Turnip Troops when she had to deal with an ant infestation at home, and discovered that the majority of pest deterrents were based on toxic chemicals which presented danger to the environment. Megan sought to find an alternative, and combined her passion for art and gardening with her desire to help protect the ecosystem by creating the Turnip Troops.

Megan will enter grade 11 in the fall of 2024 to start the International Baccalaureate program at Alexander Mackenzie High School. She has always had an interest in entrepreneurship and intends to pursue business after high school, hoping to also utilize her passion for art and creativity. In her spare time, Megan enjoys drawing, writing, playing tennis and going on walks.