Herb Whisperer’s Organic Nursery

Welcome to Herb Whisperer’s Organic Nursery. This is a growing project (pun intended) that has a variety of herbaceous and woody perennials. Our focus is on native plants and medicinal plants from around the world. Be sure to check back as this list will grow organically as we establish more plants.
Currently, we sell at the Easthampton Farmer’s Market in Easthampton, MA on Sundays and we are available for visits to the farm. If you wish to purchase online, please contact us at [email protected]

Elder (Sambucus canadensis)

Our elder are from cuttings of rescued (from multiflora rose) local elder. A robust phenotype that produces many a moderate to large inflorescence and good berry size. For those living in the region, this a particularly good choice.
Stock is from spring 2024 cuttings and are well rooted.

Balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

One of the oldest, if not the oldest flower brought from East to West, the balloon flower produces a wonderful garden element, an excellent cut flower, and a root that is both eaten and used as medicine. Perfectly comfortable in the Northeast, it poses little to no invasive issues and yet is very versatile.
Stock is from spring 2024 seeding and are well rooted.

Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa)

Native to farther south and east of New England, this species has been cultivated in the area for generations and is welcomed by humming birds and herbalists alike.
Stock is from 2023 or 2024 sown seeds and well-established.

Purple giant hyssop (Agastache scrophulariifolia)

A regional native related to the more commonly cultivated Agastache foeniculum or anise hyssop, it is both more adapted to the region and the region is more adapted to it.
A favorite of the humming birds and many species of insects, it tends to attract predatory insects, which makes it handy to have in the garden.
Medicinally, it is well-known to relieve many manner of digestive upset, making it a fine addition to any garden.
Current stock is from spring 2025 sown seed.

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

One of North America’s most enduring medicinal plants, extracts are still found in places like CVS and Wallmart, as well as most every pharmacy in the US. The bark and leaves are astringent and preferred for a number of applications to the skin.
A native and important understory shrub or small tree in the region, it has a rather strange flower that appears during the winter months, making this native a bit peculiar but special in its own way.

Beach Rose (Rosa rugosa)

Commonly cultivated and somewhat invasive along the coast from Maine southward, this Asian species of rose is a fine tea (made from the dried buds) and is known as meiguihua (玫瑰花) in Chinese medicine.
Rose is soothing to the soul in so many ways. Prefers well-drained areas and will fill space if not kept in check.

Black choke cherry (Aronia macrocarpa)

A native to eastern North America, this shrub is commonly cultivated in Europe for its exceedingly nutritious fruit. This rose family plant grows to 3-6 feet tall and wide, with white flowers and blackish fruits.
While a bit acrid and bitter fresh, the fruit makes excellent sauces, jams, and other nourishing culinary additions.