Where the Herbs Are in New England

It's that time again, when nature sprouts her seedlings and plants are abundantly growing in the wild, cultivated on farms and in gardens, off of our porches and decks and all about in farmers markets, supermarkets, garden stores and more! The earth is singing her birthing song once again.

One may wonder where to find specific herbs this season. If you've been listening to my radio show or reading this blog, an herb that I mentioned may have piqued your interest. To a person who is new to the world of herbs or someone looking to find fresh rather than dried herbs, the quest isnt always an easy one. There are so many online stores it is dizzying, how do we know that the herbs sold at certain natural food stores are truly organic or what they say they are, how do we know which product to choose from with so many on the shelves?

It can be difficult, I will not lie. It sometimes takes alot of trial and error before finding the best quality on the market today. But I like to make things easy for people and I like to help. So here is a comprehensive list of many of New England's Herb Farms, the best Online stores that sell dried herbs and herbal products and some wonderful resource books that I recommend to anyone interested in increasing their herbal knowledge. With these tools, I hope you will find the herbs that will resonate with you and make you happy during this year's growing season.

Books About Herbs and Herbalism
Healthy Healing: A Guide to Self-Healing for Everyone
Author: Linda Paige
Product DescriptionThe ultimate resource for improving your health naturally! In its first edition nearly 20 years ago, Dr. Linda Page’s book Healthy Healing was the only one of its kind. Now updated and expanded, it’s still the easiest to use natural health reference book on the market. Customize your own personal healing program from natural therapies for over 300 ailments through diet, whole herb supplements and exercise.

Naturally Healthy Babies and Children
Author: Aviva Jill Romm
Product DescriptionYearning for natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. Midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers an A-to-Z handbook that addresses common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva’s whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting.

A Kids Herb Book
Author: Lesley Tierra
Product DescriptionA creative blend of information, projects, activities, preparations, colour-in artwork, stories, songs, lore and interesting herbal tidbits. This book will help parents and their children learn about herbs.

Herbal Healing for Women
Author: Rosemary Gladstar
Product Description
Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies -- including teas, tinctures, salves and ointments--for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. A complete women's health-care manual.

The Male Herbal
Author: James Green
Product DescriptionUntil herbalist James Green introduced THE MALE HERBAL more than 15 years ago, there was virtually no information about using herbs specifically in men's health. With sensitivity toward men's reluctance to focus on health matters, Green's trusted advice and wisdom is as vital today as it was then. He outlines the medicinal uses of scores of herbs for male-specific issues, while emphasizing prevention and health rather than illness.

Reference Material from www.amazon.com

New England Herb Farms
Massachusetts
Cedar Spring Herb Farm159 Long Pond DriveHarwich, MA 02654donnna@cedarspringherbfarm.com508-430-4372Wide range of herbal products, including plants, teas, culinary blends, household cleansers, beauty products, potpourri. Also offers classes and events, wellness consultations, and weed walks. Farm store on premises, also mail-order. Registered United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary.

Cutler Mill Herb Farm171 Foundtain StreetAshland, MA 01721info@CutlerMillHerbFarm.com508-881-7200Dried and potted culinary and medicinal herbs. Farm store on premises, farm welcomes visitors.

Hartmans Herb Farm1026 Old Dana RoadBarre, MA 01005hartmansherb@hotmail.com978-355-2015Potted herbs, dried herbal wreaths. Farm store. Some online ordering.

New Hampshire
Misty Meadows Herbal Center185 Wednesday Hill Road Lee, NH 03824 office@mistymeadows.org603-659-7211Huge selection of herbal products, teas, tinctures, aromatherapy, books, gems and jewelry. Periodic plant sales. Farm store and online ordering. Herbal Education Center. Plant Identification Walks.

Heartsong Farm Healing Herbs859 Lost Nation RoadGroveton, NH 03582603-636-2286Fresh and dried medicinal herbs, herbal preparations, including mouthwash, cough syrup, bitters and others.

Maine
Blessed Maine Herbs257 Chapman RidgeAthens, ME 04912gailea88@gmail.com207-654-2879Beauty products, incense, smoking blends, herbal syrups and tonics, dream pillows, herbal teas, salves, massage oils, herbal aphrodisiacs. Many products certified organic.

Steeplebush Farm Herbs102 Staples Rd.Limington, ME 04049herbs@steeplebush.comCulinary herbal blends, teas, salve, lip balm, lotions, salt rubs, potpourri. Farm store and online ordering.
Vermont

Everlasting Herb Farm931 Greenbay Loop, P.O. Box 143Peacham, VT 05862wendy@everlastingherbfarm.net802-592-3111Organically-grown herbal and flower potpourri, bath infusions, lip balms, drawer sachets and sachets made from vintage linens. Online ordering.

Woodsong HerbalsP.O. Box 301Randolph, VT 05060woodsongherbals@verizon.net802-728-4941Herbal and aromatherapy products, including healing salves and oils, herbal therapy pillows, teas, moisturizing creams and lotions, children's products, lip balm.

Zack Wood Herb Farm278 Mead RoadHyde Park, VT 05655zackwoods@pshift.com802-888-7278Certified organic. Dried and fresh medicinal herbs in bulk, potted plants. Farm store and online ordering. Farm tours available by appointment.

Connecticut
Topmost Herb Farm244 North School RoadCoventry, CT 06238carole@topmostherbfarm.com860-742-8239Fresh medicinal and culinary herb plants, available at farm store from May-September.

Rhode Island
Cherry Valley Herb Farm969 Snake Hill RoadNo. Scituate, RI 02857401-647-3614Farm store closed, but products available online. Catalog does not indicate which herbs are grown at the farm.

Online Resources
Mountain Rose Herbs
www.mountainroseherbs.com
For buying quality dried herbs and spices

From Nature With Love
www.fromnaturewithlove.com
Large selection of quality dried herbs, aromatherapy products and natural care products. Local web based business from Connecticut.

United Plant Savers
www.unitedplantsavers.org
Education resource for information on endangered wild botanicals and herbalism

New England Grown
www.newenglandgrown.com
Database for New England Based Herbal Study Courses and Internships

American Herbalist Guild
www.americanherbalistguild.com
Locate an herbalist in your area, learn about herbalism and general information regarding herbs as medicine.