01/09/2026
Vendor/Workshop Leader Spot Light :
Misti Gardens: Passion, Healing, and Holistic Wellness
The Journey Behind Misti Gardens
What began as a way for Misti Ardinger to heal from grief more than 25
years ago blossomed into a lifelong passion for gardening and
cultivating beautiful plants and flowers. When her own health began to
decline a few years ago, Misti became deeply interested in the healing
properties of plants, trees, and herbs. She explored how these natural
resources not only nurture the soul with their beauty but also offer
significant medicinal and therapeutic benefits. This journey has been
both blessed and enlightening.
In 2022, Misti founded Misti Gardens to share her discoveries and
mission with others. Her goal is to promote holistic awareness of how
plants and herbs can sustain and heal us naturally. Through her work,
she crafts affordable, high-quality herbal products designed to
enhance health and wellness, as nature intended. Misti is committed to
continuous learning and growth, and she openly shares her expanding
knowledge with the community. She regularly adapts her offerings to
reflect the changing seasons and the latest insights she gains.
Products and Offerings
Misti Gardens offers a wide selection of handcrafted remedies,
including tinctures, salves, immune-boosting tonics, packaged herbs,
herbal steams, germ-fighting sprays, and more. Each product is created
with intention and care. Misti sources her herbs through wildcrafting,
purchasing certified organic or chemical-free cultivated herbs, and
foraging for plants like jewelweed, stinging nettle, and goldenrod.
Many herbs are grown by Misti herself, while others come from
reputable, long-established suppliers. The variety and availability of
products are closely tied to the changing seasons, ensuring freshness
and potency in every small batch.
Customers are encouraged to explore these natural remedies as they set
intentions for wellness and vitality in the new year.
Workshops and Community Engagement
Dedicated to building awareness of the healing power of plants, Misti
facilitates monthly workshops where participants can learn about and
experience plants and herbs in hands-on ways. These sessions cover a
variety of topics, such as making herbal tinctures and crafting with
foraged materials. Misti’s goal is to help others appreciate and
utilize the gifts of Mother Nature, fostering a reciprocal
relationship with the earth.
Seasonal Remedies and Highlights
As cold and flu season arrives, Misti Gardens features some
best-selling and personally recommended remedies. One highlight is the
elderberry syrup, freshly made with ingredients like elderberry,
cinnamon, ginger, star anise, and cloves. These organic ingredients
are known for their anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and
antioxidant properties. The syrup works to boost the immune system and
can help reduce the duration and severity of illnesses.
Another customer favorite, fire cider, will be available in
mid-January. Both elderberry syrup and fire cider are crafted from
naturally grown plants and whole food ingredients, free from
artificial chemicals, dyes, and preservatives, supporting natural
health and healing.
Herbal Spotlight: Mullein
Mullein is another valuable herb to consider during the winter months.
Renowned for its respiratory support, mullein can ease coughs, clear
mucus, and soothe the lungs. It offers anti-inflammatory, anti-viral,
and antioxidant benefits. Misti Gardens provides mullein tinctures for
internal support, chest rubs for topical application, and packaged
mullein leaf for making teas or other preparations.
Upcoming Events
Community members are invited to sign up for Misti’s monthly
workshops. On January 31st, participants can make their own fire cider
to help stay healthy during cold and flu season. Misti will return to
the shop on Saturday, February 21st for a Self-Care Make and Take
Workshop, where attendees can create their own sugar scrub, lip balm,
and facial steams. More information about future events will be shared
soon.
