Harvests, herbs and everyday rituals

Notes from the farm

Ashwagandha Tincture vs Capsules: How to Choose
We make tinctures, so we are biased. Here is the honest version anyway: where capsules win, where a tincture wins, and what to look for on the label of either. Read more
Fresh ashwagandha roots gathered for spagyric tincture pressing
What is a Spagyric Tincture?
Separate, purify, recombine: what 'spagyric' actually means, why we burn the spent plant to white ash, and what returning the minerals gives you. Read more
Freshly pulled ashwagandha plants laid on the soil with their roots exposed, harvest at Portland Ashwagandha Farm, October 2026
Provisions for the Dark Half
Root harvest begins and the farm's year turns inside out. On laying in what will hold you through winter — for the bright night of October 25. Read more
A freshly dug ashwagandha root held in a soil-covered hand above the crop rows, fall trees behind
Making Room
Harvest is three weeks out. Here's what getting ready looks like on the farm, and the shelf-clearing offer that ran through the Hunter's Moon. Read more
Closeup of a flowering ashwagandha plant in the field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Transition and Adjustments
The season turns, the plant turns with it, and so do we. On cold hands, cold feet, and the warming root that helps the body make the shift. For the... Read more
Morning mist lifting off the ashwagandha field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm, sun breaking through the trees
Old Rivers, Deep Currents
Late August runs hot, bright, and fast. A lesson in steadiness from a fish older than the dinosaurs — for the bright night of the 27th. Read more
Ashwagandha flowering in the field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm, late July
Strength Grown in Velvet
Late July at the farm: the plants are flowering, the roots are doing the real work underground, and the Buck Moon is a good excuse to go outside. Read more
Tulsi (Holy Basil) flowering in the field at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Tulsi: The Incomparable One
Holy Basil's Sanskrit name means 'the incomparable one.' Meet the bright, clarifying leaf we grow beside our ashwagandha — and why it's the morning herb. Read more
Freshly harvested ashwagandha root held in muddy hands at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
What is Ashwagandha? A Beginner's Guide
Everything we find ourselves explaining at the farmers market booth, written down: what ashwagandha is, what it feels like, why dose matters, and how to begin. Read more
Ashwagandha vs Tulsi: The Root and the Crown
Ashwagandha vs Tulsi: The Root and the Crown
The root and the crown: how Ayurveda's two great adaptogens differ, when to reach for each, and why many people take both. Read more
Discover the Magic of Blue Vervain
Discover the Magic of Blue Vervain
Blue Vervain is a powerful nervine herb for calming the mind and easing nervous tension. Discover how Portland Ashwagandha Farm uses it in spagyric tinctures. Read more
Hero's Blend Spagyric Tincture, 2 oz amber dropper bottle
Hero’s Blend: A Tincture for These Times
Hero's Blend was created to support energy, resilience, and calm focus in hard moments. Learn what's in this spagyric formula and what it's for. Read more
Rows of ashwagandha plants under a blue summer sky at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Ashwagandha and The Science of Stress
Explore the science behind ashwagandha's effect on cortisol and the stress response. Learn why this adaptogenic root has been trusted in Ayurveda for thousands of years. Read more
Lionheart Blend Fresh Spagyric Tincture, 2 oz amber dropper bottle
Lionheart Blend: A Hug from Grandma to Your Heart
Lionheart Blend combines hawthorn, motherwort, and ashwagandha for emotional grounding and softer, heart-centered days. Learn about this warming spagyric formula. Read more
The Moon's Dual Nature: Exploring Sidereal and Tropical Perspectives
The Moon's Dual Nature: Exploring Sidereal and Tropical Perspectives
Explore sidereal vs. tropical lunar cycles and what they mean for planting, harvesting, and working with herbs at Portland Ashwagandha Farm. Read more
Fresh ashwagandha roots gathered for spagyric tincture pressing
Fresh Ashwagandha is Different
Dried ashwagandha and fresh-root spagyric tinctures are not the same. Learn what changes when a tincture starts from fresh-harvested roots instead of dried powder. Read more
Hero's Blend Spagyric Tincture, 2 oz amber dropper bottle
Testimonial: After One Year of Ashwagandha
Micah and Brooke share their experience after a full year of daily ashwagandha tincture — energy, stress, sleep, and what changed over time. Read more
Ashwagandha Fresh Spagyric Tincture — the nightly ritual in Pat's story
Sleeping Peacefully Again: Pat's Story
Pat shares how ashwagandha tincture became part of finding peaceful, restful sleep again after years of stress-filled nights — a personal account of nightly restoration. Read more
Portland Ashwagandha Farm fields in spring
Farm Update: May 2022🌿
A spring 2022 update from Portland Ashwagandha Farm — planting season, what's growing, and a note of grounding from the farm in uncertain times. Read more
A freshly dug ashwagandha root held in a soil-covered hand at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Dosage + Intention: Aligning our spirits and goals with the energies of plants
Learn how dosage and clear intention shape your experience with herbal tinctures. A guide to working mindfully with tinctures and adaptogenic herbs. Read more
Ashwagandha Fresh Spagyric Tincture, 2 oz amber dropper bottle
Finding Rest Again: Kerry's Story
Kerry shares how ashwagandha tincture became part of finding deep, restful sleep again after a life-changing accident — and how rest gave her her days back. Read more
Closeup of a flowering ashwagandha plant at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
How Are You Sleeping? Ashwagandha and Brain Cleaning
Deep sleep is when the brain does its overnight housekeeping. Here is why that matters, and how ashwagandha fits into a restful evening routine. Read more
A freshly dug ashwagandha root held in a soil-covered hand at Portland Ashwagandha Farm
Is Ashwagandha Good for Sleep?
Customers tell us deep, restful sleep is the first thing they notice. Here is how we use fresh ashwagandha tincture at night, and the one mistake to avoid. Read more
Ashwagandha Fresh Spagyric Tincture, 2 oz amber dropper bottle
How to Take Our Ashwagandha Tincture
One dropper, under the tongue, a little before bed. How much ashwagandha tincture to take, when, what to do if you avoid alcohol, and how long a bottle lasts. Read more