Hi, I’m Jennifer — the heart behind Sage + Seed.
I’m a mom to two incredible humans and (at this moment) nine beloved furbabies — though that number shifts weekly thanks to our rotating crew of foster animals. We currently have seven fosters in the mix, so life is full and noisy in the very best ways.
Though I live in the U.S. now, I’ve lived and grown in many places: the UK, France, Germany, and spent long stretches in India. My worldview is shaped by travel, community, and the quiet power of growing things — no matter the country, climate, or container.
My Path to Plant Medicine
For most of my life, I’ve dealt with allergies, migraines, and the kind of chronic symptoms that tend to be brushed off as “normal.” But in 2018, everything changed. I lost my younger brother unexpectedly, and his autopsy revealed a genetic condition that sparked testing across our family. That testing led to answers I never saw coming: my children and I all have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) — later joined by POTS and MCAS diagnoses.
Our long, winding journey through misdiagnoses, misinformation, and exhausting doctor visits led me to a quiet realization: I needed to become my own healer — not instead of medicine, but alongside it.
I believe in science. I believe in doctors. I do not believe that our healthcare systems prioritize rare and complex conditions like EDS, POTS, or MCAS — especially for women and children. So I turned inward and downward: toward soil, roots, seeds, and sunshine.
Growing Knowledge, Growing Wellness
What started as a windowsill Kratky herb setup became a rooftop garden in London… which became a five-acre woodland… which evolved into the backyard and 1/3-acre suburban plot I now lovingly transform one square foot at a time.
I grow at least half of our herbs and vegetables using hydroponic systems — from deep water culture (DWC) totes for carrots and root crops, to vertical towers and nutrient-balanced reservoirs. I’ve learned to manage pH, fertilization, lighting, and pests — and from there, moved into the world of medicinal plants.
Each year I trial new varieties, document their growth, and dive deep into researching how to preserve, process, and use them. My shelves are lined with library books, notes, recipes, and now, capsules, teas, tinctures, smoothies, and salves that we use as part of our daily health routines.
I’m not selling these — not now, and maybe not ever. Why? Because I want YOU to be in charge of what goes into your body. That means sourcing your own ingredients. Growing what you can. Learning the process. Building your own toolkit of safe, intentional wellness solutions.
Who This Is For
Sage + Seed is for anyone ready to reclaim agency over their wellness and home.
✨ It’s for the DIYer who wants to make their own capsules, teas, tinctures, and salves.
✨ The home herbalist who wants to grow cleaning and beauty ingredients alongside their kale.
✨ The curious plant-lover who wants to recognize the weeds in their yard as medicine.
If you want to pronounce every ingredient in your pantry, medicine cabinet, and shampoo bottle — this space is for you.
What I’m Building
I’m slowly and lovingly building a repository of plant wisdom, including:
- A Core Blend supplement bundle
- Future booster packs targeting body systems like adrenal and hormones
- Targeted packs for symptoms such as migraine relief and anxiety
- Monthly plant mini-packs with growing, harvesting, and processing guides
- Smoothie recipes to supplement your health or get your 5-a-day
- DIY recipes for the home, garden, and yourself
- A subscriber-only tier for deep dives into medicinal and wild-foraged plants — recipes and remedies exclusive for 12 months before they’re added to the shop
This is a long-haul journey. I’m designing my garden as a 5–10 year transformation project — and I expect my learning path to be just as expansive.
🌟 Come Grow With Me
If I could give you one thing through this website, it would be empowerment.
I want you to feel confident growing your own herbs. I want you to know how to harvest, store, and blend them into something truly yours. I want you to feel safe experimenting — because you’re worth the time it takes to learn what works for your body.
This is not about perfection. It’s about freedom, curiosity, and care — one root, one recipe, one realization at a time.
Let’s grow together.