Our perennial herb garden is reflective of the land’s vitality and serves as a gathering space for educational programs, community events, and the cultivation and distribution of herbs. Existing as the meditative center of the farm since its inception, it is important to us that herbs are included in the accessibility mission of the farm, as they support community nourishment, cultural inclusion, and season extension.
Bioregional herbalism
Newhall Fields recognizes the need for sustainability in the herbal market and the importance of cultivating diversity, resilience, and accessibility at a local level.
- We prioritize seed saving to sustainably preserve the lineage of our most valued herbs & plants
- The garden features over 120 species of medicinal, culinary, at-risk and native pollinator plants, all grown and harvested in alignment with the farm’s regenerative practices
- We have been establishing multiple hedgerows and herb plantings focusing on native & naturalized perennial plants that nourish the community
- Recently approved as a member of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network, the garden is a Partner in Education Member
Dried herbs
We are developing an herb drying program to increase access and extend the season. All herbs are carefully processed in our new herb hoop house by farm staff and volunteers under the guidance of our resident herbalist, ensuring the quality and vibrancy of all plant material.
HERBS WE LOVE TO GROW:
- ANISE HYSSOP
- BURDOCK
- CALENDULA
- CATNIP
- CHAMOMILE
- CHOCOLATE MINT
- CLEAVERS
- COMFREY
- DANDELION
- ECHINACEA
- ELECAMPANE
- GOLDENROD
- HYSSOP
- LAVENDER
- LEMON BALM
- LEMONGRASS
- LEMON VERBENA
- MARSHMALLOW
- MUGWORT
- OREGANO
- PEPPERMINT
- PURPLE BEE BALM
- RASPBERRY
- RUE
- SAGE
- SHISO
- SOLOMON’S SEAL
- SOUTHERNWOOD
- SPEARMINT
- SWEET ANNIE
- TARRAGON
- THYME
- TULSI
- VALERIAN
- YARROW
- YELLOWDOCK
Contact our herbalist: [email protected]