PLANT SALE 2022:
PLANT SALES ARE NOW OPEN.
Link is included below, as well as updated information about locations/times (a few minor changes from last newsletter). Plants range from $5-$8 depending on size of pot and species. CT sales tax does get added to your order as well.
There are a few more things that will be added to the sales list over the next few days- more Chamomile, Tulsis, Tomatoes. But since most of us have ants-in-our-plants (ooo I meant pants), sales have got to get started. Can't let perfect be the enemy of the good..... Thanks for your interest and support and please feel free to email with any questions you might have. I do my very best to get back promptly at this busy time of year.
Bee Well
Farmer Melody
Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC
Friday May 20, 10am -1pm. Holcomb Farm, 111 Simsbury Road West Granby, CT 06090. This is happening at the same time as their annual plant sale so a great time to stock up on veggies too! OPEN SALE and ONLINE PRE-ORDER (meaning pre-order encouraged but there will be a limited number of plants for walk up sales as well). Please notice the time change.
Wednesday May 25, 3-6pm. Ravenswood Natural Health, 1606 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070. ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY. Please note location change (was originally at nearby Church.) Ravenswood is open until 5pm, so come a little early if that floats your boat.
Saturday May 28, 10am- 2pm. Twin Star Herb School 64 Railroad St, #S New Milford, CT 06776. Always a favorite, we are always grateful to be hosted by Twin Star Herb School. Their apothecary will also be open, so a great opportunity to shop for herbs in other forms too! Currently ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY. This means there will only be plants for people who have ordered online in advance.
Sunday May 29, 10am - 2pm. 22 River Road, Pleasant Valley CT. Currently ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY. This means there will only be plants for people who have ordered online in advance.
Monday May 30 (Memorial Day) 10 am- 2pm. The parking lot of the (now closed) Portobellos Restaurant. 107 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057. This is across from the entrance parking of the Satan's Kingdoms Farmington River tubing launch site. OPEN SALES and ONLINE PRE-ORDER.
Saturday June 4. 10 am - 2pm, Ravenswood Natural Health, 1606 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070. OPEN SALE and ONLINE PRE-ORDER (meaning pre-order encouraged but there will be a limited number of plants for walk up sales as well). Ordering will not open up until Tuesday May 31.
Tentative: Saturday June 11 OR Sunday June 12. Rooted Market, 390 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098. Ordering will not open up until Monday June 6. More details coming soon.
HOW TO ORDER:
Use this link to order plants. You must ensure that your order "cycle" which is your location/date also matches up with your shipping location. FROM THE HOME PAGE PICK YOUR LOCATION IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE SCREEN BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO PUT PLANTS IN YOUR CART. Unfortunately a limitation of this open source platform is that you have to pay attention to this important detail.
https://openfoodnetwork.net/pleasant-valley-botanicals/shop
Sales can be paid one of three ways:
I currently only have the ability to process credit cards through the website, so you will need to decide at the time of ordering if you prefer the convenience of a credit card payment. While for the farm, checks are great- easier than cash and no loss of income in credit card fees, it is still your preference. Checks made out to Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC. If you bring cash, exact change is requested if possible.
Once orders are placed there are NO changes or cancellations. No wiggle room on this due to the way the online platform works. If you purchase plants and then do not show up, you will no longer be a friend of the farm. The ONLY exception is if a plant arrives at the pickup location accidentally injured or otherwise in unacceptable condition. Please take the time to check your seedlings at the time of pick up to make sure the order is correct and all plants look healthy/to your liking. The time to address any concerns is at the pick-up please :) Some slow growing perennials can be small, but nothing leaves the farm gate without serious quality control. Sales happen rain or shine unless unsafe weather conditions present (tornado/lightening/zombies etc)
Use this link to order plants. You must ensure that your order "cycle" which is your location/date also matches up with your shipping location. FROM THE HOME PAGE PICK YOUR LOCATION IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE SCREEN BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO PUT PLANTS IN YOUR CART. Unfortunately a limitation of this open source platform is that you have to pay attention to this important detail.
https://openfoodnetwork.net/pleasant-valley-botanicals/shop
Sales can be paid one of three ways:
- credit card (ONLINE IN ADVANCE ONLY) not available at time of pickup
- OR cash at time of pickup
- OR check at the time of pickup- preferred method!
I currently only have the ability to process credit cards through the website, so you will need to decide at the time of ordering if you prefer the convenience of a credit card payment. While for the farm, checks are great- easier than cash and no loss of income in credit card fees, it is still your preference. Checks made out to Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC. If you bring cash, exact change is requested if possible.
Once orders are placed there are NO changes or cancellations. No wiggle room on this due to the way the online platform works. If you purchase plants and then do not show up, you will no longer be a friend of the farm. The ONLY exception is if a plant arrives at the pickup location accidentally injured or otherwise in unacceptable condition. Please take the time to check your seedlings at the time of pick up to make sure the order is correct and all plants look healthy/to your liking. The time to address any concerns is at the pick-up please :) Some slow growing perennials can be small, but nothing leaves the farm gate without serious quality control. Sales happen rain or shine unless unsafe weather conditions present (tornado/lightening/zombies etc)
FAQ and important bits:
And FINALLY THE PLANT LIST
This is a tentative list of well over 100 plants to choose from this year. Plant list subject to change- the most up to date is on the ordering website. If there is a "L.Q." after the name that means there is limited quantity anticipated of less than eight plants.
Ageratum, Red Flint (Ageratum houstonianum)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Arnica Chamissonis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) LQ
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) 2” POTS
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum)
Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum))
Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora)
Bee Balm, Wild Purple (Monarda fistulosa)
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) LQ
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa)
Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cayenne Pepper
Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)
Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chinese Forget-Me-Not, (Cynoglossum amabile)
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum)
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea paradoxa
Echinacea tennessensis
Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea)
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca)LQ
Honeywort (Cerinthe major purpurascens) LQ
Horehound, White (Marrubium vulgare)
Huacatay (Tagetes minuta)
Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides)
Hyssop, official (Hyssopus officinalis)
Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium)
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)
Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata)
Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens)
Moonflower
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nettles (Urtica diocia)
New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)
Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis)
Papalo/Quillquina (Porophyllum ruderale) LQ
Parsley, Flat Giant of Italy (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley, Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage, Clary (Salvia sclarea)
Sage, Garden/Broadleaf (Salvia officinalis)
Sage, Red (Dan-Shen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza) LQ
Sage, White (salvia apiana)
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Saltwort (Salsola komarovii)
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis)
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Shiso, Red (Perilla frutescens)
Sida Acuta (Sida acuta)
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmells
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) LQ
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Tobacco, Ceremonial (Nicotania rustica)
Tomatoes, cherry- farmer’s choice
Tomatoes, full size- farmer’s choice
Tulsi, Amrita (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Kapoor (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum)LQ
Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) LQ
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum)
AGAIN, Hope to add more Chamomile, Tulsi varieties, Tomatoes and more to the platform over the next few days.
- One complimentary Thyme plant with any order over $75, however you must add to your order at time of purchase. 'Cause can't everyone use a little more "thyme"....
- When planting your seedlings, you are encouraged to water, then water, then water some more before planting.
- Although I have tried to minimize disposable plastic use on the farm, there are currently no truly biodegradable or compostable pots that really work well. I continue to happily take back any gently used SQUARE plastic pots in the 2-6" size range. A few plant species really do not like their roots disturbed and will arrive in "Fertil" pots pots which are organic growing approved wood pulp, and are designed to be directly plantable.
- All our plants are grown with love, and our seeds are from sources that have taken the safe-seed pledge or are otherwise reliable. However, if harvesting for culinary or medicinal purposes it is still YOUR responsibility to ensure proper identification as other adventurous seeds and weed seeds CAN and DO make their way into potting soil, neighboring seedling flats and pots, and garden beds. Any information presented here or during the sale is not intended to diagnosis, prevent, cure or treat any medical condition nor make any medical claims about the safety or efficacy of herbs. The information on the website, written materials or orally is for entertainment purposes only and may not be appropriate or applicable to your circumstances. Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC or Melody Wright does not provide medical, professional, or health advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a health care professional. As a farmer I cannot diagnosis nor treat any medical condition or make any claims about the safety or efficacy of any plants sold, or any indication of appropriateness for human consumption. Any written, verbal or website statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any medical condition and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All information provided by this website, Farmer Melody or Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC is for entertainment purposes only. Especially if you have a significant medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing, it is recommend that you speak with your health care provider and/or trained herbalist. As with all foods or herbs, if you are trying something new for the first time start with a low dose; if you experience any unusual symptoms, stop using that herb. Use common sense. Take the time to learn about herbs from reliable sources.
- Please bring sturdy crate, boxes or other way to carry your seedlings home.
- Any previous Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC CSA member receives one free seedling. You know who you are. You will see the choice on the online menu to select this. Please note there are two sales that are not open to the public when you use the ordering platform: CSA members and TIOSN students. Sorry!
And FINALLY THE PLANT LIST
This is a tentative list of well over 100 plants to choose from this year. Plant list subject to change- the most up to date is on the ordering website. If there is a "L.Q." after the name that means there is limited quantity anticipated of less than eight plants.
Ageratum, Red Flint (Ageratum houstonianum)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
Arnica Chamissonis
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) LQ
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) 2” POTS
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Basil, Genovese (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum)
Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum))
Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora)
Bee Balm, Wild Purple (Monarda fistulosa)
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) LQ
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Burdock, Gobo (Arctium lappa)
Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cayenne Pepper
Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)
Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chinese Forget-Me-Not, (Cynoglossum amabile)
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum)
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea paradoxa
Echinacea tennessensis
Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea)
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis syriaca)LQ
Honeywort (Cerinthe major purpurascens) LQ
Horehound, White (Marrubium vulgare)
Huacatay (Tagetes minuta)
Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides)
Hyssop, official (Hyssopus officinalis)
Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria)
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum)
Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium)
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)
Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria)
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata)
Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum)
Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens)
Moonflower
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Nettles (Urtica diocia)
New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)
Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis)
Papalo/Quillquina (Porophyllum ruderale) LQ
Parsley, Flat Giant of Italy (Petroselinum crispum)
Parsley, Moss Curled (Petroselinum crispum)
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Sage, Clary (Salvia sclarea)
Sage, Garden/Broadleaf (Salvia officinalis)
Sage, Red (Dan-Shen) (Salvia miltiorrhiza) LQ
Sage, White (salvia apiana)
Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Saltwort (Salsola komarovii)
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis)
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus)
Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Shiso, Red (Perilla frutescens)
Sida Acuta (Sida acuta)
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
Spilanthes (Spilanthes acmells
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) LQ
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Tobacco, Ceremonial (Nicotania rustica)
Tomatoes, cherry- farmer’s choice
Tomatoes, full size- farmer’s choice
Tulsi, Amrita (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Kapoor (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Rama (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum)LQ
Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus)
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) LQ
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum)
AGAIN, Hope to add more Chamomile, Tulsi varieties, Tomatoes and more to the platform over the next few days.
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FUN, NEW and COOL things to know this year:
One of Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC goals is to "promote highly functioning water, mineral, energy and biological systems on the land...including to support native pollinating insects through our planting choices, habitat stewardship and educational efforts." Although the farm has always grown and sold plants that the birds, bees and pollinators adore, this year we are super excited to be offering a new selection of Connecticut native flowers from Eco 59. What is THAT?!?! The majority of CT is Ecotype 59 which is a distinct assemblage of species in a particular ecoregion. NOFA and the Eco 59 farmer seed collective have worked with local botanists to select and grow out a selection of these plants. For more info: https://www.eco59.com/learn Pleasant Valley Botanicals LLC is super excited to be offering new this year several CT native flowers: Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium) Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata) Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) While we are always proud to sell plants with seeds that are seed saved from the farm, as well as tried-and-true sources such as Strictly Medicinals, Fedco, Fruition and Johnny's, this year we are also excited to grow several new friends sourced from Truelove Seeds. TrueLove seeds is a farm-based seed company offering culturally important and open pollinated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Their seeds are grown by more than 50 small-scale urban and rural farmers committed to community food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and sustainable agriculture. So some of the new friends include Calallo, Ulam Raja (Kings Salad), Moldovian Balm and more! |
So what else is new this year ?
Balsam, Chinese [Tou-gu] (Impatiens balsamina) Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum) Basil, Mrihani (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Round Midnight (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Sweet Thai (Ocimum basilicum)) Bee Balm, Citrus (Monarda citriodora) Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Calallo, Chicago (Amaranthus sp) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Chervil, Vertissimo (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled (Lepidium sativum) Echinacea paradoxa Echinacea tennessensis Efo Shoko/Lagos Spinach (Celosia argentea) Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) Hops (Humulus lupulus) Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) Hyssop, Giant Yellow (Agastache nepetoides) Joe Pye Weed Local (Eutrochium dubium) Lavender, Vicenza Blue (Lavandula angustifolia) Lovage (Levisticum officinalis) Marigold, Honey Gilman’s Bicolor Milkweed, Swamp (asclepias incarnata) Moldavian Balm (Dracocephalum moldavicum) Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens) New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) Orach, Ruby Red (Atriplex hortensis) Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis) Tarragon, Russian (Artemisia dracunculoide) Tulsi, Krishna (Ocimum sanctum) Ulam Raja/Kings Salad (Cosmos caudatus) Zatar/Sweet Marjoram (Origanum syriacum) |
Each species [of herb] is alive with an inner life, a flash of energy from the Divine fiat, which is the guiding rule, the life, the purpose of that organism. Each of them represents a lesson, an awareness, a piece of ancient wisdom which we can perceive and learn from, enriching our lives and giving us meaning. The conjunction of their essence with our own brings us knowledge, life, and healing".
-Mathew Wood in The Book of Herbal Wisdom"
-Mathew Wood in The Book of Herbal Wisdom"
Can you tell me what herb to use for my condition?
As a farmer I can not diagnosis nor treat any medical condition. Any written, verbal or website statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any medical condition and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. All information provided by this website, Farmer Melody or Pleasant Valley Botanicals is for educational purposes only. Especially if you have a significant medical condition, are taking prescription medications, or are pregnant or nursing, I recommend that you speak with your health care provider and/or trained herbalist. As with all foods or herbs, if you are trying something new for the first time start with a low dose; if you experience any unusual symptoms, stop using that herb. Use common sense. Take the time to learn about herbs from reliable sources- I have included several recommendations on my resources page.
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