About Backyard Botanica

Backyard Botanica is an independent education site about home herbalism and a natural wellness lifestyle. We help beginners learn to grow medicinal plants at home — with clear how-to guides, honest reviews, and no hype.

What we do

We publish plain-English guides, step-by-step tutorials, and balanced reviews of gardening products. Our goal is simple: make it easier and more trustworthy for everyday people to start a small herb garden, indoors or out.

Who we are

We're a small editorial team of gardening enthusiasts. We don't claim to be doctors or medical professionals, and we don't pretend to be a big institution. We share practical gardening information and our genuine opinions — nothing more, nothing less.

How we stay independent

This site is reader-supported. Some links are affiliate links, and we may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. That never changes our honest opinion or how we rank or recommend anything. Read the details in our editorial policy.

A note on wellness

The plants we write about are garden herbs enjoyed as part of a general wellness lifestyle. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, and nothing on this site is medical advice. For health concerns, please consult a qualified professional.