closing the loop on the culinary
& agricultural worlds
organic by nature | quality by design
PERMACULTURE DESIGN
Polycultured provides educational farming resources for newcomers to permaculture design. We help people design their gardens, farms, and other edible spaces. Curious to learn more? Book a consult with us today.
small batch artisanal
From foraging in the wilderness, to sourcing quality ingredients from local farmers, Polycultured is committed to crafting quality and unique artisanal goods that respect the seasonal diversity of our locale.
HERBAL apothecary
With a passion for medicine making, our herbal apothecary features offerings alchemized with intentional synergy. Our tinctures and topicals are extensively researched to extract their maximum therapeutic potency.
Herbal Apothecary & Artisanal Goods
Wildcrafting
Our process starts by immersing in nature and observing the seasonal changes. Extensive research goes into each herb, the best time to harvest, sustainable harvesting practices, and how to ensure the continued proliferation of the species for medicinal use. Our wildcrafted herbs are collected at the peak of their medicinal quality and then are processed according to the best practices for extraction of the phytochemical components.
HIGH QUALITY EXTRACTIONS
Each herb is thoughtfully assessed for their therapeutic qualities. The herb is then quality inspected for freshness and purity before moving on to the extraction. All tinctures are double extracted, and mature for an average of 6 weeks before being bottled and shipped to customers. They are stabilized so they do not require refrigeration and will remain potent for several years.
Topicals & other offerings
Our herbal offerings extend to topical applications such as salves, oils, and sprays. These topicals are an excellent addition to any herbal regimen and help fortify your biochemistry. They are also useful for preventative medicine, and for managing aches, pains, burns, and other skin issues. Our topical ingredients, including beeswax, are locally sourced and organic.
Permaculture Design
soil cultivation
We start by closing the loop, and focusing on soil cultivation. Food waste can be transformed in a compost system that utilizes chickens, worms, and aerobic microorganisms to create valuable soil. This soil can be used to mulch the facility, grow potted plants & herbs, and to create a home or an on site kitchen garden, all the while saving your business hundreds of dollars in commercial trash pickup costs. Receive the accolades of becoming a more sustainable home or business.
crop Flow
Crop planning and successive planting can ensure a constant and consistent influx of edible material. This includes using intentional planning and techniques to utilize the majority of the year for growing different kinds of crops. The effect of sustainable crop management is a seasonal, local kitchen with plenty of fresh ingredients. Cut down on food costs by utilizing food waste compost to grow supplemental food throughout the year and set yourself apart as a farm to table enterprise.
Permaculture Design
Focusing on designing and building a gardening system that mimics the balance and order of nature makes small farming affordable and less labor intensive. When you utilize natural processes, the garden grows itself without needing maintenance and produces fruit in abundance. Using up cycled or foraged materials creates low impact and sustainable infrastructure that will help remediate the land over time. Enjoy the beauty and functionality of a permaculture designed kitchen garden.
Recipe Development
Consultation
We enjoy working with fledgling operations to create the practical and efficient execution of preparation, storage, and service. Collaboration allows us to develop and succeed no matter what the culinary concept. Finding balance and presenting solutions to challenges are important in the consultation stage. Some of the topics covered may include product testing and assessment, training, turnarounds and start ups, event catering, and conceptual or alternative kitchen themes.
Concept Development
The product is the focal point of any endeavor and must be treated with its due reverence. The aim is to create on-site edible resources for the menu, and to establish lasting, equitable relationships with local and national vendors sourcing the highest quality and most cost efficient products and ingredients available. Capitalizing on every usable aspect of an ingredient will ensure its vitality isn’t squandered and keeps your ingredient costs lower than the average kitchen while creating little waste .
Team relations & Staffing
Developing and matching enthusiastic, driven, and qualified candidates with an environment where their skills will coalesce and thrive results in a positive atmosphere for all. A cohesive and knowledgeable staff will relish in working hard to produce a consistent and amazing end product that customers are sure to enjoy. Placing staff at their strengths allows farm to table operations to run smoothly, giving everyone a sense of respect for growing food while a culture of pride is created.