Verdigris Market Garden

03/30/2026

Listening to your body is not passive. It’s a skill.
In this Everyday Herbal episode, I discuss:
• Why most imbalances begin quietly
• How to notice patterns before they escalate
• Why journaling your observations is powerful
• And how this strengthens conversations with practitioners
Herbalism begins with attention — not reaction.
Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/XMnaNsvOgbI

03/29/2026

Processing the cold winter stored apples to make vinegar...which will then be made into Vinegar de Marseilles or Four Thieves Vinegar..a health powerhouse!

03/28/2026

One of our girls getting her snack on with our Shiro plum tree

03/27/2026

Lemon Balm — Inside & Out

As we continue our Herb of the Week, we’re highlighting two ways lemon balm shows up in our apothecary — supporting calm from within and comfort on the surface.

🌿 Calm & Rest Botanical Tincture
Featuring lemon balm as a key botanical traditionally used to support nervous system balance and emotional steadiness. This formula is crafted to encourage relaxation, ease mental tension, and promote restful rhythms — without heaviness.

💛 Lemon Balm Lip Treatment
Our small-batch lip balm begins with slow-infused oils steeped in fresh lemon balm leaves, blended with beeswax from our own hives. Designed to condition, protect, and maintain soft, well-nourished lips — especially during seasonal shifts.

Two expressions of the same gentle plant.
One supporting calm. One supporting comfort.

Explore both through the shop link:
Calm & Rest → https://www.verdigrismarketgarden.com/product-page/calm-rest-botanical-tincture

Lip Treatment → https://www.verdigrismarketgarden.com/product-page/lemon-balm-lip-treatment

Educational only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Support a calm mind and restorative rest with Calm and Rest, a thoughtfully crafted botanical blend designed to promote relaxation and healthy sleep rhythms. This soothing formula brings together traditional nervine herbs long valued for their ability to calm occasional tension, quiet mental chatter...

03/26/2026

Lemon Balm — A Plant for Calm, Kitchen & Craft

Our Herb of the Week continues with lemon balm — a bright, citrus-scented member of the mint family long treasured for both comfort and clarity.

Here are just a few ways this gentle herb has been used across disciplines:

✨ Culinary
• Fresh leaves infused into water, teas, syrups, and summer cordials
• Chopped into fruit salads or herb butters for a subtle citrus lift
• Steeped into honey for calming evening blends

🌿 Medicinal (Traditional Use)
• Prepared as a calming nervine to support emotional balance
• Traditionally used to encourage digestive comfort
• Applied topically in herbal oils and salves for soothing skin support

🕯 Traditional & Ceremonial
• Associated historically with uplifting the spirit and “gladdening the heart”
• Used in monasteries and early European apothecaries for mood support
• Included in calming evening rituals and rest practices

🏡 Home & Craft
• Dried and added to sachets for drawers and linens
• Infused into botanical cleaning vinegars
• Distilled into hydrosols for aromatic room or linen sprays

From kitchen to apothecary to home ritual, lemon balm brings a sense of gentle steadiness wherever it’s used.

Which space would you use it in most — kitchen, apothecary, or home?

03/25/2026

Herb of the Week: Lemon Balm

Bright. Gentle. Restorative.

Lemon balm has been treasured for centuries as a botanical ally for nervous system balance and digestive comfort. Its soft citrus aroma alone feels like an exhale.

In this short video, we share:

• Why lemon balm is considered a calming nervine
• Its traditional role in supporting emotional steadiness
• How it fits into a thoughtfully stocked home apothecary

If this season feels full, fast, or mentally heavy — this is a beautiful herb to revisit.

Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/l8hj_-004Sw

As always, our content is educational and rooted in traditional herbal wisdom — empowering you to build a resilient, intentional wellness routine.

03/24/2026

Herb of the Week: Lemon Balm

Softly citrus. Gently calming. Quietly powerful.

Lemon balm has been cherished for centuries as a botanical ally for the nervous system — traditionally used to support emotional balance, digestive comfort, and a sense of calm clarity.

In this week’s Herb of the Week feature, we explore:

• The traditional roots of lemon balm
• How it supports nervous system steadiness
• Its role in digestive and seasonal wellness
• Ways to incorporate it into everyday ritual

If elderberry carried us through resilience, lemon balm invites us into restoration.

Read the full post here:

https://www.verdigrismarketgarden.com/post/lemon-balm-a-bright-herb-for-calm-clarity-and-gentle-balance

As always, our content is educational and rooted in traditional herbal wisdom.

Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog series is for general knowledge and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regim...

03/23/2026

Come and see us next month in Cincinnati!

I will be giving readings at the Spring Body, Mind and Spirit Expo April 11th and 12th at the Sharonville Convention Center. 11355 Chester Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246! Stop on by and sign up for a reading and shop Verdigris Market Garden's botanical personal care and wellness products while you are there!

03/22/2026

We are back at it! The Chicken Palace Project is moving forward since we had some lovely weather this weekend. The last two winter storms did some serious damage to the existing coop, we've stabilized it and the girls are fine, but we needed to kick start the completion of the new compound...we did a fair amount of work this weekend! Next weekend we should be able to enclose it completely! Unfortunately, the garden kitties will no longer be able to use it, but we have a summer project to build them a new shelter!

03/20/2026

Elderflower + Elderberry — In Support of Balanced Blood Sugar

As we close our Elderberry Herb of the Week, we want to highlight one of the ways this plant shows up in our apothecary.

Both elderflower and elderberry have a long history of traditional use in supporting metabolic balance — particularly in helping the body maintain healthy blood sugar regulation as part of an overall wellness routine.

They are thoughtfully combined in our:

Blood Sugar Balance Botanical Tincture

This formula was crafted to:
• Support healthy glucose metabolism
• Encourage metabolic steadiness
• Complement a balanced lifestyle and nourishing diet

Like all of our botanical formulations, it is rooted in traditional herbal wisdom and designed for daily, sustainable support.

Explore the full formulation here:
https://www.verdigrismarketgarden.com/product-page/blood-sugar-balance-botanical-tincture

Educational only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Always use good judgment and seek appropriate medical care when needed.

Support healthy glucose metabolism and steady energy with Blood Sugar Balance, a thoughtfully crafted botanical blend designed to complement balanced nutrition and daily wellness. This formula brings together traditional herbs long valued for their supportive role in maintaining balanced blood sugar...

03/19/2026

Elderflower & Elderberry — A Plant of Many Traditions

Our Herb of the Week reminds us that elder is more than a seasonal staple — it’s a plant woven through kitchen, apothecary, and craft.

Here are a few ways elder has been traditionally used:

✨ Elderflowers
• Infused into syrups, cordials, and honeys for bright floral beverages
• Steeped as a gentle tea traditionally used during seasonal transitions
• Added to facial steams for aromatic botanical skin rituals

🍇 Elderberries
• Simmered into traditional syrups for immune resilience
• Prepared into jams, shrubs, and oxymels (berries must always be properly cooked)
• Crafted into glycerites and tinctures for the apothecary shelf

🧵 Fabric & Craft
• Elderberries produce beautiful muted purple-to-grey natural dyes (with mordant variation)
• Historically used for inks and staining applications
• Hollow elder stems were traditionally fashioned into simple whistles and flutes

From nourishment to resilience to creative expression, elder is truly a whole-plant gift.

Which use surprises you most?

03/18/2026

Herb of the Week: Elderberry

There’s a reason elderberry has remained a seasonal staple for generations.

In this short video, we share why this deeply pigmented berry continues to be one of the most trusted botanicals for immune resilience — especially during times of environmental and seasonal stress.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• What makes elderberry so valued?
• When to use it?
• Why it belongs in a modern apothecary?

This quick watch will give you clarity.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/lwt_1zu7-lk

As always, our content is educational and rooted in traditional herbal wisdom — empowering you to build a thoughtful, well-stocked home apothecary.