Ravensong Seeds & Herbals is a small artisan seed and herbal product business founded by herbalist Jessy Delleman in 2010. With our small team of three we grow and gather each and every one of the herbs we use in our products. Growing and gathering the herbs ourselves guarantees our first-hand knowledge of quality and sustainability. Our mission is to supply you with seeds and herbal medicines of the highest standard both medicinally and environmentally.

How are our seeds & the herbs for our products grown?

All of our seeds and herbs are grown on our small farm located in Black Creek on Vancouver Island BC. The farm is home to 200+ varieties of herbs, flowers, and permaculture plants. In our gardens we use only sustainable and natural techniques, and grow all of our seeds and herbs organically without the use of any pesticides, chemicals, or GMOs. A few varieties are ethically wildcrafted on pristine private acreages or seasides.

Our seeds are gathered when fully mature, harvested by hand and further dried and ripened in our propagation house. We carefully maintain seed purity and quality as we clean and package our seeds (also by hand) for sale. We are continually growing out our own seed to check quality, and new varieties are tested for germination. We only sell high quality seeds that are fresh, and if given the right conditions will readily germinate and grow into vibrant plants for you.

For all of our herbal products we gather only the most vibrant herbs at the time in their growth cycle when medicinal qualities are at their peak. Using fresh herbs, rather than dried, for our tinctures, honeys, syrups, liniments and hydrosols helps us to create herbal extracts that contain more of the vital essence of the plants, as well as a more complete profile of the medicinal constituents than can be achieved using dried plant material.

For most of our salves and infused oils we gather the herbs and dry them, infusing them in the oil within a week after drying so that they remain vibrant and potent. Drying herbs prior to infusion allows for optimal extraction of the medicinal properties into the oil, and reduced spoilage. Our salves and oils have an increased shelf life of 2+ years over those created with fresh herbs.

What does ethical harvesting mean?

Foremost it means having a real, living relationship with the land. It means understanding the manner in which each plant grows, so that when you harvest it you act to increase its growth and well-being, rather that harm it or deplete it in any way. It means an awareness of the needs of the plants, as well other species and traditions that exist in relationship with the plants.

Building a relationship to the land takes many years of observation and dedication. It is something that, just like in all of nature, is always evolving and changing. We are forever students of nature. The vast majority of the herbs we use are grown on our farm, and those that are harvested wild are done so with a deep respect for the land. We return to the same spots year after year to seek to fully understand how we may be impacting the plants and the ecosystem.


Where can you purchase our seeds & products?

We only offer our products through our online store on this website and do not have our products in any retail stores at this time. We ship our seeds and products to Canada and the USA. We do not offer pick-up options for our seeds or products.

For more info on shipping and other frequently asked questions please visit our FAQ