Vol. 08 • Fall Equinox 2026 Apothecary Field Notes Three botanical allies for the autumn transition. As morning mist settles over our South Carolina fields, the cooler air calls for herbs that ground the body and support vitality. This season, we turn our attention to three plants cultivated, dried, and blended by hand right here on our farm. 01 Ginger Rhizome (Zingiber officinale) Grown in our rich coastal soil, our ginger is carefully harvested late in the season when the e

Elderberry and Poison Hemlock can look surprisingly similar, and they're often mistaken for one another. However, one is a valued medicinal plant, while the other is highly poisonous.

Herbal medicine has shaped human health for thousands of years. Long before modern pharmaceuticals, people relied on plants to treat illnesses, relieve pain, and maintain wellness. Exploring the history of herbal medicine reveals how ancient cultures discovered, preserved, and passed down knowledge about healing plants. This story connects us to traditions that still influence health practices today. Dried medicinal herbs on wooden table Early Beginnings of Herbal Medicine Th