Behind Thistledown

I’m Sally. I’ve got exactly zero photos of myself in the garden because I’m always holding the camera (2026 summer goal, noted).

I’m a lifelong learner and nature lover for as long as I can remember. As a child I remember hours and hours of time spent outside in all seasons.

As an adult, I’ve been a physical therapist, a mother, a photographer and now a microfarmer (is that a fancy term for out of control gardener?) in that order.

Thistledown Herb Farm was supposed to be about growing culinary herbs and making kitchen wreaths. At this point, that’s not panning out if I’m honest. The growing zone, no greenhouse, timing of herbal readiness and various other things seem to have presented themselves as barriers to this. And, simply put, it turns out I enjoy growing native plants and drying flowers to create with more.

I try a lot of things, in part because of the mildly unhinged ADHD, but I love it. Niching down is great for some, but I’ve found that I thrive in possibilities and I love the challenge of trying new things. However, there’s one central practice to what Thistledown Herb Farm practices and that’s sustainable growing practices.

At Thistledown Herb Farm we believe in slow flowers and pollinator-friendly growing practices. Slow Flowers means locally grown and seasonal blooms that are directly available to the you, thus reducing carbon footprint and supporting our local economy. Prioritizing pollinator-friendly growing practices helps us support and preserve biodiversity, while building healthier ecosystems for future generations.