Medicinal Herb Farm - Seedlings / Crop List & Plans 2023

As some of you know, I am levelling up with medicinal herbs this season.

Several new no-till beds have been added this month to make room for hundreds of medicinal plants..

Maybe it seems out of the blue, if you’ve only known me as a flower gal. But it’s not, really..

as I have a bit of history with herbs!

Back in 2011 I took a fantastic 4-month program about herbal medicine through the Pacific Rim college in Victoria, BC.

I learned a ton!

That information has served me ever since, in countless situations - helping me to know what herbal medicines to take for all sorts of health issues that come up in life, everything from indigestion, bladder issues, colds, eye infections, muscle pain, skin issues, dental issues, the list goes on.

Of course there is certainly a very important role for modern western medical treatments such as surgery and pharmaceuticals, and yet this approach often falls short when it comes to many common issues which start out as minor, and can usually be resolved quite easily with simple, non-invasive, and often totally enjoyable natural remedies.

There are countless medicinal plants which grow right in the garden which will come in handy if you know what to do with them! Order Medicinal Seedlings this May in Red Deer, AB >>

My mom has always been one to inspire me to be interested in health, nutrition, and knowing different homemade remedies - we have been making calendula salves since the early 2000’s and growing wheatgrass as well. She has her own venture going on with wheatgrass, which I will share more about in upcoming posts. Right now I’m super grateful I now have an opportunity to grow herbs for my family, community, customers and of course, the bees!

I found a Canadian supplier of medicinal seeds, Salt Spring Seeds. https://www.saltspringseeds.com/ - If you are into growing medicine in canada, theirs is a website to check out!

They have plenty of information on their website, and dozens of species of seeds which are hard to come across in the garden centre. We purchased many varieties from this company, and were pleased with their service, the seeds, and especially the lovely artwork cards they sent with the order. Salt Spring Island is an amazing, mystical sort of place in Canada, with a great climate for growing - but I tried to stay away from perennials which wouldn't stand a chance to overwinter here in zone 3 Alberta.

Medicinal Crop List

I am excited to say that we look forward to growing the following in 2023:

Motherwort / Siberian Motherwort

Ashwaganda

Elecampagne

Self-Heal (Prunella)

Calendula

Chamomile

Lemon Balm

Holy Basil

Peppermint

White Sage

Skullcap

Baikal Skullcap

Spilanthes

Echinacea

Blessed Thistle

Milk Thistle

St. John’s Wort

Catnip

Evening Primrose

Licorice Mint

Rhodiola

Arnica

Lion’s Ear

Lavender

Borage

Mullein

The vast majority of the plant material will be dried and packaged in the late summer.

These dried herbal medicines can be used on their own, but also will be made into delicious blends of loose tea with fragrant herbs like lemon balm, catnip, hyssop, peppermint, chamomile, and holy basil. By Christmas 2023 these new products should be available to ship anywhere in Canada - so be sure to watch for them!

For herbalists & enthusiasts in Alberta - we intend to host at least one, if not several herb U-pick days on the farm in Late August and/or September. (Pre-registration is required). Sign up for emails to get notified!

Medicinal Seedlings - Plant Sale May 2023

We have some fantastic medicinal seedlings ready for planting this May - If you are in the Red Deer area, don't miss out on these!

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or Come to our seedling sale May 13th 2023 and see what's ready!

Single Seedlings & Plants

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Apothecary Garden Seedling set

I have put together a medicinal seedling starter set with some interesting varieties of medicinal plants for you to grow in your garden and harvest for tea, salves, tinctures and more.

For $60 you will receive 12 seedlings + 2 seed packets Seedlings: 1 Calendula 1 Meadow Arnica 1 Self-Heal (Prunella) or 1 Skullcap 1 St. John’s Wort or 1 Elecampagne 2 Spilanthes (toothache plant) 2 Lemon Balm (2) 2 Motherwort 2 Siberian Motherwort Seeds: Calendula Tulsi Kapoor (Holy Basil) PICKUP MAY 13th or Local Delivery $ (Red Deer & Area) Quantities are extremely limited

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