Old California Botanicals Revives Redlands Citrus Heritage with Sustainable Holiday Gifts

Old California Botanicals revives Redlands’ citrus past. The company offers eco-friendly, locally made gifts. Holiday shoppers in Redlands want items that are both green and local. The brand uses citrus themes to tell its story.

Honoring Family Legacy Rooted in Citrus

J.P. Beall runs the company today. He honors his family’s past. His great-grandfather, W.L. Gill, came to Redlands in the 1910s. Gill cared for citrus and invented new ideas. His work once formed the basis of Gill Batteries. Today, modern names like Teledyne keep that heritage alive. The family recipe for orange soap still lives on.

Sustainable Products Made from Local Citrus

The first item is Gill Orange Soap. This soap uses local orange oils and peels. It cleans naturally and gently exfoliates the skin. Old California Botanicals uses fruit that might be thrown away. Small, undersized oranges and extra peels get used instead. This zero-waste method and fresh produce meet modern values.

Expanding the Product Line with Citrus-Based Creations

Old California Botanicals now offers more items:

• 18 flavors of lip balm.
• Orange blossom candles.
• Small-batch citrus marmalades made by family hands. They come in Sweet Orange, Minneola Tangelo, and Eureka Lemon. Some recipes use fruit from trees planted by Gill.
• Two fragrances that echo a vintage orange blossom perfume loved by early tourists.

These items also inspire creative culinary touches like marmalade glazes or tasty toppings.

Preserving History Through Art and Innovation

Beall prints his family’s old Christmas cards with a local printer. This step keeps history alive. He works full time in renewable energy. Yet his passion for citrus drives his creative work. The company plans to add a men’s fragrance. It also builds new ties with local retailers.

Where to Find Old California Botanicals Products

You can buy these products at several local spots:

• San Bernardino County Museum Store
• Citrus State Historic Park Museum Store
• Riverside Art Museum
• Mission Inn Museum
• The upcoming Museum of Redlands Store
• Gerard’s Market
• Redlands Natural Market

Also, see the creations at the Redlands YMCA Holiday Boutique on December 6–7, 2025. ## Learn More and Connect

• Website: oldcaliforniabotanicals.com
• Instagram: @OldCaliforniaBotanicals

Old California Botanicals honors Redlands’ citrus history. The company uses simple, close links between ideas to make its message clear. It merges sustainable practice, family history, and local pride. This celebration of place and innovation brightens the holiday season.

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