Lovelight Herb Farm specializes in culinary herbs
By: Nicole Banks
As an avid home cook I know that using fresh herbs can take a dish from mediocre to amazing. Herbs are used in cuisines spanning the globe and the unique combinations of herbs can make dishes come alive! Lovelight Herb Farm specialized in culinary herbs from dozens of cultures allowing you the ability to have the herbs conveniently growing in your garden.
Culinary Herbs are a great addition to everyday meals
Culinary Herbs are an easy addition to enhance everyday meals. With a quick trip out to your garden, you can kick up Read More
Join us at our First Saturday Sale and Open House on August 7th, 2o22
By: Nicole Banks
It’s that time again! Lovelight Herb Farm is happy to announce its monthly open house and plant sale set for August 7th. While we are primarily an online business, we love to open the farm on a monthly basis for our clients. With the beautiful plants across the farm, we’d love for you to see them for yourselves! Our plants love to be admired!
We devote the first Saturday of each month to holding an open house! Our open houses are located at the farm Read More
Lovelight Herb Farm is happy to sponsor the Northwest Herbal Fair!
By: Nicole Banks
Lovelight Herb Farm is located in the beautiful Willamette Read More
Growing a Medicinal Garden with Lovelight Herb Farm at The Emporium, Veneta
By: Nicole Banks
Lovelight Herb Farm is holding its first workshop of the season at The Emporium in Veneta! This comprehensive training will be taught by Lovelight Herb Farm’s own, Nicki Nielson.
Nicki Nielson is an experienced herbalist and farmer. She has grown plants for many years and has been in Veneta since 2008. Lovelight Herb Farm began in 2013 and has been a community minded training center since its founding.
Nicki loves to grow and preserve medicinal herbs! On her farm she has more than 100 different types Read More
Calendula, also known as pot marigolds, is a versatile plant that can be easily grown by gardeners of any skill set. It is perennial, but is usually grown annually. This plant is a part of the Asteracea family (related to daisies and chrysanthemum), and has bright yellow/orange petals that make any garden or flower bed pop with color.
Aside from decorative purposes, Calendula has a history of medicinal use. Its petals have been eaten in salad and soups, while its stems and leaves are harvested to make extracts. Once extracted, Calendula tinctures have a Read More
Heal all, also known as self-heal or woundwort, is a perennial that can grow nearly anywhere but thrives in growing zones 3-9. Heal all requires moist but well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Seeds can be sown in the fall in colder climates, and during the spring in warmer climates. Heal all is an easy plant to grow and many gardeners love having this easy plant in their gardens. We love heal all at Lovelight Herb Farm!
Heal all has been used medicinally throughout the world for centuries. It is said to be antibacterial, antipyretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, Read More
German chamomile is an annual that blooms spring through summer. It is a member of the Asteraceae family, and is native to southern and eastern Europe. Growing up to 1-2 ft. in height, this plant is characterized by its thin stems, narrow leaves, and daisy-like appearance with white petals and a yellow center. At Lovelight Herb Farm it’s one of our favorite annuals to grow!
Chamomile is a wonderfully soothing herb used to treat different ailments, especially restlessness or gastrointestinal problems. It has been used for centuries for its anti-inflammatory, sedative, antibacterial, and anti-allergenic properties. When ingested, either as a Read More
Lovelight Herb Farm: An Introduction
By: Nicole Banks
With decades of experience and a passion for herbs of all shapes and sizes, Nicki and John Neilson are passionate about educating, keeping gardening affordable, and introducing herbs that you may not even know about. If you’re looking for herb seeds, look no further than Lovelight Herb Farm
Lovelight has medicinal and culinary herbs!
A passionate herbalist, Nicki Nielson and her husband founded Lovelight in 2013. Focusing on medicinal and culinary herbs, Lovelight has the perfect combination of the popular cooking herbs that we need to bring dishes to their max, and long lost medicinal herbs spanning cultures across Read More