We are not your typical herb farm! Our Bulk Herbs are grown in soil that has been chemical free for 5 years and counting. Because of our biodynamic farming practices, our intention of growing potent, healing herbs begins with the health of the soil itself. We harvest only those herbs that are at the peak of their potency and then dry them as quickly as possible. Our herbs are minimally processed by hand, reducing oxygenation by leaving each pertinent plant part as whole as possible.
Our herbs are planted, grown and harvested with healing intentions. This talk of intentions is so much more than lip-service. Our cultivation is guided expressly by the goal of achieving the highest concentration of the specific chemical plant constituent that is responsible for healing effects. Through our biodynamic farming practices, each herb is planted at the precise time to encourage its optimum healthy growth. Each herb is grown in the conditions that it specifically likes and then harvested individually only at the correct time for the constituent that will be captured. Further, we interact with our plants on a personal and spiritual level that communicates a more powerful and intentional product for our customers.


Any herbs that you purchase should pass the “smell, sight, and taste” test to ensure quality and effect. Your herb should look vibrant and it is best if it is as whole as possible. The smell and taste don’t have to be pleasant, but the experience should be strong and fresh.
These standards are foremost in our minds as we process our fresh herbs each season. We harvest by hand and selectively pick only those specimens that are at their peak of potency. After drying quickly in our barn loft in optimal conditions, they are minimally processed by hand. Each time a plant is broken it provides more surfaces for damage caused by oxygenation. It is our goal in processing herbs for your family to leave them as intact as possible. This attention to detail results in a higher quality in both aesthetics and constituents.
While we enjoy providing many of the common herbs that are good for first aid or are just yummy in tea, our main focus is on growing herbs that have a specific affinity for the female body. It is our goal to be a supplier of fresh, local herbs to you and to the community of midwives and doulas in our area. This is so important to us because many women are commonly using herbal supplements that they buy in their healthfood store. This is wonderful, but the effectiveness of these supplements is often lost with age and questionable processing methods. We invite you to come learn about these herbs with us or take some home that you know have been freshly picked or dried to add to your daily diet.
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