We strive to use natural products and local organic materials and aim to use methods that are without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Heatherhill Herbs is on a small holding in the hills above Knysna on the Rheenendal Road. We propagate a wide range of herb plants (culinary, medicinal, fragrant, indigenous) and food garden plants (vegetable seedlings, various fruits) using organic m
ethods. In the shop you will find our range of healing teas, creams and ointments all made from pure ingredients, as well as other treasures. We strive to use natural products and organic materials derived from the farm or sourced from the surrounding area. We aim to use methods that are without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial chemicals. The Heatherhill Herbs was started by Jayne Fearon as a very small nursery in 1992. Jayne is a Herbologist (a person that collects, grows and studies herb plants and their therapeutic benefits) and a Naturopath (a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and relaxation therapies). In the early days Jayne chaired the local branch of the Herb Association of Southern Africa HAOSA, arranging workshops and outings for over 10 years. She studied yearlong courses with qualified medicinal herbalists and participated in lectures and workshops. She has travelled to see how herbs are used elsewhere. These days her travels are closer to home, studying more about the healing indigenous plants of the beautiful Klein Karoo. The nursery has since become a family run business, but has kept the charm and unique touch that is Heatherhill Herbs!
