From the farm

Notes on sleep, soil, and what we grow.

The ScienceJune 2026 · 5 min read

Why the soil your herbs are grown in determines how well they work

Research on regenerative growing shows that living soil produces dramatically more active medicinal compounds in herbs. Here is what that means for sleep supplements.

IngredientsMay 2026 · 6 min read

Why we don't use melatonin, and what we use instead

Melatonin is the most popular sleep supplement in the US. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Here is the case for a different approach.

The FarmApril 2026 · 7 min read

Korean Natural Farming: what it is and why we practice it

KNF is a soil-building approach that uses indigenous microorganisms and natural inputs to create self-sustaining farm ecosystems. Here is how it works on our farm.

IngredientsMarch 2026 · 5 min read

Reishi mushroom and sleep: what the research actually shows

Reishi is adaptogenic, immunomodulating, and increasingly studied for its effects on sleep. We break down what is known, and what is still being explored.