Welcome to HealWise

Where Gardening Meets Wisdom

Hello, fellow plant lovers!

If you’ve found your way here, it probably means one thing, you care about plants, food, and the magic of growing life from the soil. You’re in the right place.

HealWise has always been about connecting people with plants, exploring their health benefits, and sharing knowledge that empowers. Over the few years, my focus was largely on herbalism, but I’ve also been gardening for over 20 years, cultivating not just herbs, but vegetables, flowers, and thriving ecosystems.

I’ve spent years practicing permaculture principles, learning to work with nature instead of against it. I ran my own produce farm, where I grew food, experimented with sustainable practices, and I still start and sell my own transplants to fellow gardeners and people in my community. So, when I talk about gardening here, it’s not theory, I’ve lived it, season after season.

With that experience as the foundation, HealWise is now expanding into the broader world of gardening. Think of this space as your guide to growing plants that thrive, understanding what makes them tick, and celebrating the joy of a flourishing garden, whether you have a tiny balcony, a backyard oasis, or a full-fledged plot of land.

Here’s what you can expect from HealWise going forward:

• Seed starting, soil health, and composting : Everything you need to give your plants a strong start.

• Plant families and companion planting : Because understanding plant relationships is like giving them their own social network.

• Seasonal gardening tips : Practical advice to help your garden flourish year-round.

• Troubleshooting and pest management : Real solutions for when nature throws a curveball.

• Harvesting, preserving, and creative projects : Enjoy the fruits of your labor in the kitchen, home, or heart.

Of course, herbalism is still here. My books, like Harvest & Herb: A Modern Medicinal Garden, remain a resource for anyone interested in cultivating herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes. Consider HealWise a space where herbal knowledge meets broader gardening wisdom, grounded in decades of experience, research-backed guidance, and practical, real-life tips.

Gardening isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion that I love to share. It’s a way to connect with the earth, work with the seasons, and create something that nourishes both body and soul.

At HealWise, I’m excited to share my years of experience, lessons from the farm, and love for the soil with you, celebrating every first sprout, perfect carrot, and resilient flower along the way.

Grab your gloves, a notebook, and maybe a cup of tea.

Let’s dig in.

-Jodi McKee@HealWise