City Garden Goods

10/25/2025

Healing is slow work.

I fractured several vertebrae two weeks ago (see also: don’t wear clogs for parkour practice), and my days look a *bit* different now. No driving; moving slowly; trying to rest more; and giving my body every bit of support I can as it knits itself back together.

In the meantime, I’m super-grateful that I’ve been in a season of making a quart of my Daily Tonic blend every day. It’s rich in minerals that help nourish bones and connective tissue — nettle, oatstraw, and horsetail — and it’s continued to be an essential part of my healing and staying cozy.

This isn’t a miracle cure or a quick fix. It’s one steady, grounded practice that supports bone strength and increased nutritional support.

If you’re in a season of rebuilding (physically, emotionally, or both), this is one place to begin.

☕ Daily Tonic is in my shop — link in profile, or DM and I’ll help you choose the right blend.

10/25/2025

Healing is slow work.

I fractured several vertebrae two weeks ago (see also: don’t wear clogs for parkour practice), and my days look a *bit* different now. No driving; moving slowly; trying to rest more; and giving my body every bit of support I can as it knits itself back together.

In the meantime, I’m super-grateful that I’ve been in a season of making a quart of my Daily Tonic blend every day. It’s rich in minerals that help nourish bones and connective tissue — nettle, oatstraw, and horsetail — and it’s continued to be an essential part of my healing and staying cozy.

This isn’t a miracle cure or a quick fix. It’s simply one grounded practice that supports bone strength and increased nutritional support.

If you’re in a season of rebuilding (physically, emotionally, or both), this is one place to begin.

☕ Daily Tonic is in my shop — link in profile, or DM and I’ll help you choose the right blend.

10/24/2025

…the last of the summer tomatoes, tiny and green and on their way to gut-healthy deliciousness!

09/22/2025

A little gift of purple beautyberry for your day.

09/09/2025

Navigating my energy in the midst of the turmoil these days has had me jangled and uneven on a daily basis. Calm really helps to provide the emotional balance and wellbeing that otherwise feel so hard to find lately. It brings a steady energy and focus — and the ability to breathe more deeply. 🌿 https://www.citygardengoods.com/product-page/calm-herbal-blend

09/05/2025

This year, I harvested my shiso to make a limited batch of shiso-infused rice vinegar! The color is beautiful, and the flavor is somewhere between basil and anise. In East Asian herbal traditions, shiso has been valued for easing digestion and supporting the body during seasonal change. It’s a great kitchen vinegar — for dressings, quick pickles, marinades, or dipping sauces.

07/07/2025

I had great plans for my garden this summer — peas 🫛, runner beans, bell peppers 🫑, potatoes 🥔, tomatoes 🍎-- but apparently the neighborhood bunnies had great plans too...and they were faster.

While the bunnies are now resting from their garden-fresh buffet, I’m grateful they’ve left my herbs alone! We may not be off the grocery-store grid just yet, but I’ve been harvesting just enough for a fresh-picked salad (and a small win) every day.

I find it incredibly grounding.

That's why I created First Five -- to share with you that same simple ease. I created book with the top five remedies that I reach for most often for myself and my family — for sleep, colds, digestion, anxiety, and everyday bruises and cuts that show up out of nowhere. They’re simple, reliable, and don’t come with side effects or plastic blister packs.

If you don't have it yet, it’s just $11 for recipes, dosage tips for kids and adults, and sourcing recommendations with links.

I’ve also heard from a few people that they’d love a kit of ingredients and tools to go with it. If that would help you get started, let me know — I’m considering putting one together for those who’d rather open a box than buy everything themselves. (And for the DIY folks, the guide includes all of the information you need to jump right in!)

🌿 First Five is linked in the comments! 🌿

Questions? Feel free to comment here or email me: citygardengoods@gmail.com.

In the meantime, I’ll be working on some chicken wire fencing. 😬

07/06/2025

I had great plans for my garden this summer — peas 🫛, runner beans, bell peppers 🫑, potatoes 🥔, tomatoes 🍎-- but apparently the neighborhood bunnies had great plans too...and they were faster.

While the bunnies are now resting from their high-protein, high-fiber buffet, I’m grateful they’ve left my herbs alone — and that they couldn't get into the raised bed with romaine, arugula, parsley, and kale. We may not be off the grocery-store grid just yet, but I’ve been harvesting just enough for a fresh-picked salad (and a small win) every day.

I find it incredibly grounding.

That's why I created First Five -- to share with you that same simple ease. I created book with the top five remedies that I reach for most often for myself and my family — for sleep, colds, digestion, anxiety, and everyday bruises and cuts that show up out of nowhere. They’re simple, reliable, and don’t come with side effects or plastic blister packs.

If you don't have it yet, it’s just $11 for recipes, dosage tips for kids and adults, and sourcing recommendations with links.

I’ve also heard from a few people that they’d love a kit of ingredients and tools to go with it. If that would help you get started, let me know — I’m considering putting one together for those who’d rather open a box than buy everything themselves. (And for the DIY folks, the guide includes all of the information you need to jump right in!)

https://www.citygardengoods.com/product-page/first-five-everyday-herbal-remedies-to-keep-on-hand

Questions? Feel free to comment here or email me: citygardengoods@gmail.com.

In the meantime, I’ll be working on some chicken wire fencing.

05/30/2025

Calm. 🫖

04/20/2025

🌿 If you'd like to create your own simple alternatives to OTC products, I've created a quick-start herbal guide with 5 simple, effective remedies to help you care for yourself and your family naturally—without the overwhelm. It’s a gentle, approachable way to begin, for just $5.

It's a great little guide!

If you’re looking for a way to care for everyday health needs without relying on store-bought meds, this is a good place to start. These five herbal remedies are safe, simple, and useful for all ages -- and it's a great simple starter kit for building your own herbal medicine cabinet.

04/17/2025

Herbs to support the resistance. ♥️

In these turbulent times, finding moments of calm is essential. Discover how lemon balm tincture can help soothe frayed nerves and promote relaxation. 🌿

(Link is in the comments -- FB is wonky sometimes!)

01/02/2025

🌿 Thrilled to share my new ebook, Herbal Remedies for Beginners: A Practical Guide for Everyday Health! ✨

Whether you're curious about herbal remedies or ready to dive in, this guide offers simple, effective ways to support your well-being naturally.

📖 Start your herbal journey here:
citygardengoods.kit.com/products/herbal-remedies-for-beginners 🌱
Questions about herbal remedies? Let’s chat below!

Simple + Practical Remedies: Learn to create teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups with easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients.