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Herb Garden
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Herb Garden

Culinary & Medicinal Plants of the North

A fragrant collection of culinary herbs and medicinal plants — many used for centuries in Alaska and subarctic traditions. Discover how northern peoples have relied on these resilient plants for food, healing, and ceremony.

Did You Know?

Over 80 species of culinary and medicinal herbs

Several plants have documented Dena'ina Athabascan uses

Fully organic, no pesticides

Bloom Calendar

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Peak
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