The Garden
The garden is where everything begins… and where it comes together.
This space was created not just to grow herbs, but to create a place to gather, slow down, and reconnect—both with the earth and with each other.
What starts in the soil extends beyond it.
This is where Golden Petal lives.
The Book Nook & Featured Finds
Tucked into the garden is a small collection of things we love some are new and some are in like new condition.
Books, cards, and tools for reflection—alongside seasonal items and small-batch offerings from the garden.
Everything you see here is available through the shop.
If you’re ready to go beyond the basics and truly step into growing and using your own herbs, this is a solid guide to have on hand.
Tammi Hartung walks you through more than 100 herbs, covering everything from how to grow and care for them to how to actually use them in everyday life. It’s practical, detailed, and rooted in real experience — not just theory.
Inside you’ll find:
Guidance on growing and maintaining a wide variety of herbs
Ideas for using herbs in the kitchen and home
Recipes for herbal preparations, blends, and natural remedies
This is a great next step if you’re building your garden or wanting to make better use of what you grow. It gives you options, inspiration, and the confidence to start working with herbs in a more hands-on way.
Condition:
Gently used, in excellent condition. Clean pages, well cared for.
Golden Petal Note:
This book aligns with what we’re building here — growing with intention, using what’s around us, and keeping things simple, useful, and connected to the garden.
A trusted guide to growing and using herbs at home.
If you’re looking to get back to the basics of herbal wellness, this is one of the most trusted places to start.
Written by renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, this guide walks you through how to recognize, grow, and use medicinal herbs in a way that feels simple and approachable. No overwhelm — just practical knowledge you can actually use.
Inside you’ll find:
Clear guidance on 30+ common medicinal herbs
Tips for growing and harvesting at home
Simple recipes for teas, tinctures, salves, and more
This is a foundational book — the kind you’ll keep within reach as you begin (or continue) working with herbs in your everyday life.
Perfect for beginners, but valuable enough to return to again and again.
Golden Petal Note:
This is the kind of resource we believe in — simple, grounded, and rooted in real connection with the plants we grow and use.
This is a more in-depth, visual guide for anyone wanting to understand medicinal herbs on a broader level.
Created by National Geographic, this book brings together clear information, detailed plant profiles, and strong visuals to help you learn how herbs have been used across cultures for healing and wellness. It’s not just about growing — it’s about understanding the plants themselves and their place in natural medicine.
Inside you’ll find:
Detailed profiles of medicinal herbs from around the world
Traditional uses and modern applications
Beautiful photography to help with identification and understanding
Insight into how herbs support overall wellness
This is a great addition to your collection if you want to deepen your knowledge beyond the basics and explore the wider world of herbal medicine.
Golden Petal Note:
This one leans a little more into education and exploration — a good fit for those who want to expand their understanding and connection to the plants they’re working with.
Gatherings + Virtual Space
The garden doesn’t stop at the fence line.
This space will be home to:
– Small, in-person gatherings (as we grow)
– Tea & Talk style reflections
– Virtual guided meditations and breathwork
– Seasonal offerings connected to the garden
Whether you’re here in person or joining from home, you’re still part of the space.