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Life On The Farm; Wisdom & Tips On Growing The Best Herbal Medicine with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm

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Ever wonder what it really takes to grow potent, high-quality herbal medicine—from the ground up? In this inspiring conversation with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm, we explore the art, science, and soul of regenerative organic herb farming.

We’ll talk about:

  • How regenerative organic farming nurtures both plants and people
  • The behind-the-scenes process of growing, harvesting, drying, and testing herbs
  • Why sourcing herbs from small farms matters for your health—and the planet
  • What it really takes to start (and sustain) a medicinal herb farm
  • The magic of Herb Camp and connecting directly with plants

You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for where your herbal medicine comes from—and why supporting local, ethical farms is so powerful.

06:00 – The beginnings of Oshala Farm
10:00 – What “regenerative organic” really means
18:00 – Why herb quality starts in the soil
26:00 – The drying process & testing for potency
33:00 – Lessons for aspiring herb farmers
45:00 – How Herb Camp connects people & plants

Check out the full episode and show notes right here!

🌿 Ready to reconnect with the plants—and the people growing them? Come join me for Herb Camp at

Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!

Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!

Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.

Click here to get your tickets & let's laugh & frolic among the plants together!

There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.

Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine! 🌸

Support the show

If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers

Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???
Well if you love learning about herbs...
Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

🌼Take A Class With Me Here:
☺️Be sure to reach out with questions, comments, or dreams of future episodes!
Join Me In These Places Too:

tiktok.com/@herbalistspath
instagram.com/theherbalistspath
facebook.com/TheHerbalistsPath
pinterest.com/TheHerbalistsPath
youtube.com/c/TheHerbalistsPath

Disclaimer:
*The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Elise Higley of Oshala Farm (00:00:00)

2. Elise's Journey into Herbal Farming (00:07:21)

3. Regenerative Organic Certification Explained (00:13:43)

4. Growing Practices and Herb Quality (00:21:22)

5. The Art of Drying Herbs Properly (00:28:36)

6. Land Stewardship and Sustainable Farming (00:37:59)

7. Advice for Aspiring Herb Farmers (00:47:43)

8. Herb Camp: A Gathering for Plant Lovers (00:57:03)

9. Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-up (01:05:51)

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Ever wonder what it really takes to grow potent, high-quality herbal medicine—from the ground up? In this inspiring conversation with Elise Higley of Oshala Farm, we explore the art, science, and soul of regenerative organic herb farming.

We’ll talk about:

  • How regenerative organic farming nurtures both plants and people
  • The behind-the-scenes process of growing, harvesting, drying, and testing herbs
  • Why sourcing herbs from small farms matters for your health—and the planet
  • What it really takes to start (and sustain) a medicinal herb farm
  • The magic of Herb Camp and connecting directly with plants

You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for where your herbal medicine comes from—and why supporting local, ethical farms is so powerful.

06:00 – The beginnings of Oshala Farm
10:00 – What “regenerative organic” really means
18:00 – Why herb quality starts in the soil
26:00 – The drying process & testing for potency
33:00 – Lessons for aspiring herb farmers
45:00 – How Herb Camp connects people & plants

Check out the full episode and show notes right here!

🌿 Ready to reconnect with the plants—and the people growing them? Come join me for Herb Camp at

Like the show? Got a Q? Shoot us a Text!

Herb Camp is coming soon! If you've ever thought about frolicking through fields of calendula, laughing with fellow plant lovers, and learning from the best teachers & plants, this is your time!

Oshala Farm is hosting Herb Camp, and tickets are gone June 2nd.

Click here to get your tickets & let's laugh & frolic among the plants together!

There's no better medicine than the medicine you tend to with your loving hands.

If you're ready to grow beautiful medicine for you and your family, now is the time to grab my Medicinal Herb Garden Guide.

Just click here, and have fun planting, harvesting, and creating great medicine! 🌸

Support the show

If you love the show and learned something new, please don't forget to leave us a bunch of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
And, share it with your friends so that we can make herbalism #SpreadLikeWildFlowers

Are you ready to use more plants as medicine within your family???
Well if you love learning about herbs...
Grab my Medicinal Herbs Moms Must Know & Grow Guide Here.

🌼Take A Class With Me Here:
☺️Be sure to reach out with questions, comments, or dreams of future episodes!
Join Me In These Places Too:

tiktok.com/@herbalistspath
instagram.com/theherbalistspath
facebook.com/TheHerbalistsPath
pinterest.com/TheHerbalistsPath
youtube.com/c/TheHerbalistsPath

Disclaimer:
*The information I’ve provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment. Please consult your medical care provider before using herbs.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Elise Higley of Oshala Farm (00:00:00)

2. Elise's Journey into Herbal Farming (00:07:21)

3. Regenerative Organic Certification Explained (00:13:43)

4. Growing Practices and Herb Quality (00:21:22)

5. The Art of Drying Herbs Properly (00:28:36)

6. Land Stewardship and Sustainable Farming (00:37:59)

7. Advice for Aspiring Herb Farmers (00:47:43)

8. Herb Camp: A Gathering for Plant Lovers (00:57:03)

9. Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-up (01:05:51)

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