Trial over tradition
We test conventional wisdom against controls and share what holds up in small spaces with variable light.
Our story
Plaindune Herb Studio started as a balcony garden on a windswept street. We tested slow, repeatable techniques that tolerated missed waterings and short daylight. Friends asked for our notes; those notes became structured courses with clear benchmarks and transparent results.
Today we publish training paths that respect your time: concise lessons, measurable outcomes, and practical assignments you can complete in small windows between work and life.
Mission
To make herb gardening dependable in ordinary homes by teaching evidence-first, climate-aware practices—without noise, gimmicks, or unrealistic promises.
Methodology highlights
Climate-aware design
We map actions to hardiness zones and microclimates, focusing on consistency and flavor rather than yield bragging.
Documentation-first
Templates for logs and checklists keep your process calm and trackable; your plants benefit from steady habits.
Timeline
2019 — Balcony experiments start: basil and thyme across different potting mixes.
2021 — First cohort-based course on indoor herb lighting and airflow.
2023 — Expanded paths: tea blending and apothecary basics.
2026 — Launch of Plaindune Herb Studio premium library.
Team
Mara Lowell
Head of Horticulture
Mara leads trials on substrate blends and pruning windows for strong aroma compounds in culinary herbs.
Jonah Reid
Education Director
Jonah structures courses for measurable skill progression and maintains our feedback-based updates.
Priya Nayar
Quality & Safety
Priya enforces handling and drying standards so your teas and seasonings are safe and long-lasting.