Homegrown Apothecary

 

Custom herbal gardens shaped by your needs and the land you love

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There is something undeniably magical about growing your own medicine. Long before you sip the tea, tincture a root, or apply a soothing salve—you’re already tending to your health. The act of planting, watering, harvesting—it’s a form of care that begins well before the remedy is made.

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When you pour your energy, your sweat, and your intention into a garden, you place your imprint into the plants themselves. You create a relationship—one built on reciprocity. You tend to their needs, and in time, they’ll tend to yours.

It’s like preparing a home-cooked meal. No restaurant, no matter how refined, can replicate the nourishment that comes from food made with your own hands and heart. The same is true of herbal medicine: when it’s grown and gathered with care, it carries your story, your healing, your roots.

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Whether you're starting from scratch or weaving herbs into an existing landscape, I offer personalized herbal garden design and consultation—bringing the wisdom of plant medicine right to your doorstep.

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Every garden I design or consult on is shaped by your wellness goals and suited for your land. Together, we’ll co-create a space that’s not only beautiful and abundant, but also deeply functional and aligned with your life.

With over 25 years of experience in herbalism and the last 5 years focused intensively on growing medicinal plants, I bring a deep understanding of both traditional use and hands-on cultivation to every project.

 

Offerings

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I work with you to design gardens that reflect your vision and support your health. Offerings include:

• Custom medicinal garden design – shaped by your wellness goals and suited for your land

• Perennial herbal gardens – low-maintenance and long-lasting, for years of harvest

• Kitchen & culinary herb gardens – practical, flavorful, and deeply nourishing

• Ayurvedic gardens based on your dosha – supporting balance through plants aligned with your constitution

• Family wellness gardens – gentle, accessible herbs to support immunity, digestion, sleep, and stress

• Plant monographs – detailed guides to help you understand and connect with the plants you grow

• Herbal education – learn how to properly use your herbs, from tea and infusions to simple home remedies

• Focus on organic-based practices – honoring the health of your soil and ecosystem

 

What We Can Grow

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Many powerful and accessible herbs thrive in our region. Depending on your goals and garden space, we might plant:

Kapoor Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Chamomile, Lovage, Self Heal, Elecampane, Grindelia, Lavender, Valerian, Hops, Wood Betony, Blue Vervain, Motherwort, and Marshmallow—to name a few.

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Each plant is chosen with care to match your local conditions, intentions, and the time you have to tend your garden.

 

Who This Is For

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These gardens are for anyone ready to deepen their relationship with the plants—whether you’re an herbalist, a home gardener, or just beginning your journey. I’ll walk alongside you, offering as much education, support, and inspiration as you need.

 

Location & Availability

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Based in Lane County, Oregon.
 

Travel and remote consultations available by request.

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Let’s grow something meaningful—right where you are.

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For more information and to schedule an on site free exploratory consultation

 

Email: Jameskeskimaki@gmail.com