08/06/2026
August Vendor of the Month 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
detail .
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 .
