Elise & Jeff Higley: From Home Garden to Major Herb Farm

Elise and Jeff Higley's herb farm was born out of a simple need: they wanted high quality herbs for the teas they loved to drink everyday. So, combining Elises's passion for herbalism and Jeff's passion for farming, they started to grow herbs in their own backyard. But they didn't stop there! In spite of the many odds stacked against U.S. herb farmers (which Elise and Jeff detail in this episode, by the way), they managed to start Oshala Farm and scale it to over 80 crops per year. So whether you're already growing lots of herbs or are itching to start an herb garden, you'll want to tune in and hear all Elise and Jeff's herbal wisdom. In our conversation with Jeff and Elise they share.... The key to successfully growing herbs at home Practical steps for starting your own herb farm Why there are so few herb farms in the U.S. How to run a profitable herbal business and so much more! Learn more about Elise and Jeff Higley and check out Oshala Farm's beautiful herbs at oshalafarm.com. PS... Are you ready to take your herbal learning to the next level? Sounds like it’s time to check out HerbMentor! HerbMentor offers a wide variety of rich herbal content — including an in-depth course on food as medicine — that gives you the opportunity to choose your own herbal adventure, take your time, and connect with other herbal learners and experts whenever you login. Get a special offer on HerbMentor at http://HerbMentorRadio.com PPS... Build your herbal first aid kid with your Herbal Preparation Cards: http://Herbal.Cards