The Herbalist’s Earth Day Pledge: 4 Ways to Live More Naturally Year-Round

Each year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us that this beautiful blue-green planet isn’t just our home—it’s our partner in healing. And while we’re all for planting a tree or picking up litter, we also believe the most powerful changes often start closer to home. Sometimes even right on our kitchen counters or in our backyards.

At Planted Wellness Co., we see herbalism not just as a way to care for our bodies—but as a way to honor and nurture the Earth. Living more naturally and sustainably is part of our everyday rhythm, and Earth Day is the perfect time to invite others into that rhythm, too.

So whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a new tea enthusiast, or just Earth-curious, this pledge is for you. Join us in committing to these four simple, herbalist-approved lifestyle shifts that feel good, do good, and grow something beautiful—inside and out.

I will grow one thing that heals.

You don’t need a sprawling backyard or a green thumb to be a grower. One sunny windowsill or patio container is all it takes to begin. Choose just one plant that can both support your wellness and give back to the Earth—and you’re already on your way.

Here are a few favorites to start with:
Lemon Balm: Uplifting, gently calming, and easy to grow even in partial shade. Its lemony scent naturally repels mosquitos, and its leaves make a lovely tea to soothe stress and aid digestion.
Calendula: These golden blooms don’t just brighten a garden—they’re powerhouse healers. Dried petals can be added to tea, turned into salves, or steeped for skin-soothing infusions.
Wild Dandelion: Often misunderstood as a weed, this plant is a full-body tonic. The roots support liver health, the leaves are mineral-rich, and the bright yellow flowers support pollinators.

Every plant we grow for healing is one less plastic bottle, one fewer miles of shipping, one more step toward self-sufficiency and ecological harmony.

I will make my own tea—and skip the packaging.

Did you know most commercial tea bags are made with microplastics? Yikes. But here’s the good news: making your own loose-leaf herbal tea is simple, satisfying, and way more sustainable. Plus, the flavor and potency are so much better when you steep herbs you’ve grown or sourced with intention.

You can start small. If you’ve got dried catnip, chamomile, holy basil, or elderflower in your apothecary stash, you already have the makings of some amazing teas. Mix a few herbs together, or steep them solo for single-plant power. Store your blends in repurposed glass jars and label them with a little love (and maybe a wax seal if you’re feeling ✨extra✨).

And don’t forget—the ritual of brewing tea can be as healing as the tea itself. Pause. Breathe in the aroma. Sip slowly. This is Earth magic.

I will shop from the Earth.

It’s easy to overlook the footprint of everyday wellness products. Synthetic vitamins, lab-grown supplements, and conventional remedies often come with excessive packaging, questionable sourcing, and little connection to the land they claim to support.

Instead, we invite you to explore small-batch, plant-based alternatives made with intention—like tinctures created from fresh Georgia-grown herbs or teas blended by hand using whole, dried botanicals. These options not only tend to be more potent and bioavailable, they also honor the Earth’s natural cycles.

When you support local apothecaries (like ours 💚), you’re supporting soil health, small farmers, biodiversity, and a whole community of people committed to natural wellness. That’s a powerful purchase.

I will be a friend to pollinators.

Without bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, our gardens—and our plates—would be in serious trouble. But pollinators are struggling, and they need our help. The good news? Helping them is as easy as planting a few herbs or flowers they love.

Dill, Borage, Holy Basil, Catnip, and even flowering Chives are all magnet plants for pollinators. Whether you have a full garden bed or just a few pots on your porch, you can create a mini sanctuary for the pollinators that keep our ecosystems humming.

And remember—don’t spray the things you want to invite. Avoid pesticides, choose native plants when possible, and let a little wildness thrive in your yard. A slightly messy garden is often a thriving one!

Take the Pledge, Grow the Change

Living naturally isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up with intention. Every little step matters. Every herb planted, every tea brewed, every moment you spend learning about the natural world strengthens your connection to it.

So this Earth Day, take the pledge with us. Choose one—or all—of these shifts to make part of your life, not just for a day, but for the seasons ahead.

Want to start your pledge with some healing herbs? Browse our collection of beginner-friendly medicinal plants and apothecary goods. Your garden—and the Earth—will thank you.