Austin’s family herbalists since 2000
For more than twenty years, our family has blended herbs, salves, and teas by hand in small batches. All of our products are organic unless stated otherwise.
For more than twenty years, our family has devoted itself to the timeless art of herbalism, handcrafting herbs, salves, teas, and remedies in small batches. All our products are organic unless stated otherwise. Rooted in tradition, guided by experience, we select each ingredient with care and prepare every offering with integrity and purpose.
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GARDENS OF THE ANCIENTS® was founded in 2000 by David Schanzle and has been family owned ever since, more than two decades rooted in Central Texas. What began as a love for the plant wisdom of generations past grew into an apothecary our neighbors trust. Every salve is stirred, every tea blended, and every powder packed by hand in small batches.
We’re proudly Central Texas at heart: deliver or pick up locally in Austin, or let us ship to your door anywhere in the country.
We hold everything we sell to a premium standard. Our herbs, roots, resins and powders are chosen for quality first, then weighed and packed by hand so each order reaches you fresh. Our salves, balms and remedies are made in-house in small batches, the same careful way we have made our Super Green Healing Salve for more than 15 years.
Our customers are the heart of this business. When you call or write, a real person at our shop answers, and we are glad to help you find the right herb, check on an order, or set aside a bulk quantity for pickup. Every purchase is backed by our 100% money-back guarantee, and we treat each order as if it were going to a neighbor, because so often it is.
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“The highest quality herbs, great selection and knowledgeable staff”
“This is the best place I have ever been. If you're looking for some sort of natural herbal medicine chances are they have it and for not expensive at all! The people are super nice and helpful. I always leave them a tip when I visit because I like them.”
“GARDENS OF THE ANCIENTS® is a remarkable nursery that distinguishes itself through a rich variety of high-quality products. They specialize in live culinary herbs, ornamental plants, and fruit trees, all nurtured sustainably and without pesticides. Their commitment to environmental responsibility and quality is evident in their offerings. They also have an online shop, broadening their reach to customers seeking unique items like dried herbs and wellness products. This blend of diverse, quality products and sustainable practices makes GARDENS OF THE ANCIENTS® a leader in their field.”