Blog - Wild Rose Herbs

This month marks 14 years of Wild Rose! We're celebrating with 20% off using code HAPPYHAPPY14 through March 14th!

Our 14th year was spent settling into our new workshop and mostly keeping things rolling as we adjusted to life as new parents. We're into a steady rhythm now and heading into spring with a new garden planted and big ideas for the year ahead! Check out our garden prep below to see the future Wild Rose herb garden.

Breaking ground on the new permaculture garden! We used broad forks to break open the ground and removed suspicious grass. Himalayan blackberry removal was particularly time consuming.

Baby Raizel gets REALLY excited about sheet mulching! After cracking, we covered the ground with a thick layer of cardboard to suppress weeds and add more organic matter.

A thick layer of compost is spread on top of the cardboard followed by dried leaves for mulch. We used bark for the paths inside the garden bed. Nonlinear patterns for paths save garden space and create pleasing amoeba-like and keyhole shapes.

Raizel and Ash taking a break near a freshly leaf mulched garden bed with our hearty Oregon grape stand in the background.

A final layer of straw mulch and many trees planted -- with many more to go! We moved our precious Yuzu tree up from our gardens in Grants Pass.

Jakob planting a native madrone tree near the fence. The garden will soon be filled with fruiting shrubs, perennial veggies, native pollinator species and medicinal herbs for use in Wild Rose products!

We're thrilled to be entering our 15th year of making effective, natural herbal products! Sending gratitude (and big smiles) from Jakob, Ash and Raizel at Wild Rose

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Wild Rose is hiring a part-time herbal product assistant at our homestead workshop in Eugene, OR! Schedule is flexible, typically 2 days a week with a minimum of 10 hours/week, up to 30 hours/week during peak season (October – December).

We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate individual to assist in the production, labeling, and shipping of our herbal products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in herbal medicine, botanical skincare, and sustainable craftsmanship to be part of a successful small business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in handcrafting herbal products following established recipes and quality standards

• Apply labels and ensure product presentation meets our aesthetic and branding standards

• Package and ship orders accurately and efficiently

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workspace

• Occasionally assist with inventory management and materials preparation

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for herbal medicine and a strong appreciation for natural skincare

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with medicinal herbs, botanical medicine, herbal product formulation, or skincare production

• A laid-back and respectful personality, with strong ethics and reliability

• Ability to work efficiently and maintain attention to detail in a production setting

• Background in life sciences, health & wellness, clinical herbalism, or marketing is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Mental Requirements

• Able to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, communicate with coworkers and the public

Why Join Us?

• Work with a small, ethical, and successful herbal products company
  
• Gain hands-on experience with organic and sustainable herbal production
  
• Be part of a supportive, creative, and passionate work environment
  
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life

If you’re excited about working with high-quality herbal products in a values-driven company, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter about your interest to:

info (at) wildroseherbs.com

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Wild Rose is operated on the traditional lands of the Winefelly tribe of Kalapuya people near so-called Eugene, OR. This year we have decided to raise funds for NILI, a local nonprofit committed to the preservation of indigenous languages.

As with many other indigenous peoples of Oregon, Kalapuyans who survived the first wave of colonization were forcibly marched to either the Siletz or Grand Ronde reservations. Forced relocation was devastating to the numerous and diverse indigenous cultures of the Northwest. Representative of ongoing settler colonialism and indigenous genocide throughout North America, this method of colonization displaces people from their homelands and attempts to homogenize diverse cultures through erasure and integration. NILI's work is essential to revitalizing the many indigenous languages and cultures nearly lost to colonization.

"NILI supports and strengthens language preservation and revitalization efforts.  With tribal, academic and community partners, NILI establishes  collaborative, on-going projects which meet the specific needs and desires of each language community. Integral to NILI are teacher training, curriculum development, language documentation and appropriate uses in technology. NILI provides outreach services on issues of language endangerment and advocates for language revitalization issues." -NILI

We are grateful for the opportunity to support NILI's crucial work to strengthen and revitalize indigenous languages. NILI started at the University of Oregon as the result of requests for native language teachers. Today the project has grown to address the critical language preservation needs of indigenous peoples worldwide.

 "NILI serves the UO, the Northwest and tribal communities nation wide. It works with tribal partners in many areas including curriculum design, distance learning and materials development while simultaneously meeting the articulated needs of tribal communities. NILI is among a handful of programs that plays a role in attracting, retaining and educating indigenous students at UO. NILI is an established program that directly supports indigenous students and their communities. It meets multiple UO goals. It supports: 1) graduate and undergraduate education; 2) diversity; and 3) external relationships with tribal communities." -NILI

Please join us in honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day and enjoy 20% off your purchase with code SUPPORTNILI through midnight, PST tonight!

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This blog was originally posted in 2022 and has been updated for 2024.

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