Herbs of August 2024
In some Native languages the term for plants translates to “those who take care of us.”
~Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Dear Ones,
In these interesting times, we are grateful to be a part of a conversation that is aligned with our shared values of bringing medicine to the people, whilst supporting a great group of growers who hold the plants with regard. It seems to me that is what good medicine is made of….
The first ingredient being regard.
And with that, please note the following fresh herbs that we have to offer at this time:
BACOPA HERB Bacopa monnieri
BORAGE FLW TOPS Boragio officinalis
CALENDULA ORANGE FLOWER Calendula officinalis
CATNIP HERB Nepeta cataria
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN FLW Matricaria recutita LIMITED AMTS
ECHINACEA LF/FLW Echinacea purpurea
ELDER BERRY, BLUE ONLY Sambucus nigra spp. cerulea COMING SOON
FENNEL SEED Foeniculum vulgare SOLD OUT
GOLDENROD FLW TOPS Solidago altissima app. altissima
GOTU KOLA HERB Centella asiatica SOLD OUT
HAWTHORN BERRY Crataegus spp. COMING SOON, LIMITED AMTS
HOPS STROBILE Humulus lupulus
LAVENDER FLOWER Lavandula x intermedia
MEXICAN MARIGOLD HERB Tagetes lemmonii
MUGWORT, CALIFORNIA HERB Artemisia douglasiana LIMITED AMTS
MULLEIN LEAF Verbascum spp.
NETTLES HERB Urtica dioica LIMITED AMTS
PASSIONFLOWER HERB Passiflora caerulea SOLD OUT
ROSE BUDS Rosa spp.
ROSE PETALS Rosa spp.
ROSE GERANIUM HERB Pelargonium graveolens
ROSEMARY HERB Rosmarinus officinalis
TULSI KAPOOR HERB Ocimum x africanum (temperate Tulsi)
TULSI VANA HERB Ocimum gratissimum
WILD LETTUCE WHOLE PLANT Lactuca virosa
WORMWOOD HERB Artemisia absinthium
FROM THE SEA: ALL DRIED
Bladderwrack (Fuchus distichus) leaf
Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) frond
Kombu (Hedophyllum sessile) leaf
Nori (Porphyra perforata) leaf
Ocean ribbon (Lessionopsislittoralis) leaf
Sea Palm (Postelsia palmaeformis) leaf
Wakame (Alaria marginata) leaf
When placing a request for herbs, please specify the plant part as noted in the above offerings:
Flower tops, herb, leaf/flower, whole plant, etcetera; and the amount you want per herb (we ask 1/2 lb minimum per fresh herb request).
We will assume you want fresh herbs unless you specify dried.
For the herbs that are marked with an * and are sold out, they are listed here so you know they are generally available at this time of year, and that it is a good idea to pre-order them.
In general, growers prefer to sell fresh. We offer dried herbs as available.
Please have your requests in by Wednesday, for pick up or delivery the following Tuesdaygiven the parameters we have in place, as we are a first request, first provide operation.
If you have placed a pre-order, your requests will be filled first.
If you have an idea of what you want for the year, please submit your list at your earliest convenience. You are welcome to make additions as the year unfolds. All additions are noted as they are received and subject to our first request, first receive protocol. You are also welcome to order from month to month, but we do adhere to the first request, first provide policy.
We are asking all buyers to support the overseeing non-profit entity, the Sonoma County Herb Association, by being a member.
If the Association goes away, so does the Herb Exchange.
Basic membership is $35 for the year.
You can join online here: https://www.sonomaherbs.org/membership
You can also ask for a membership form and we will gladly offer it up in an email, add it to your invoice, or when you come in to pick up your herbs. It’s pretty straight forward.
Thanks for your support!
Nourish your spirit.
Take the time to allow the beauty of nature to nourish your spirit
and soothe your heart.
During these challenging times, when you find yourself struggling,
remember the wisdom of the plants.
~Blue Otter School
Plants and peace,
Barbara Jean (BJ) Avery, Director