About Us
Biobloom Farm & Apothecary is a small herbal farm and botanical sanctuary located along the Au Sable River in the Adirondacks of New York State. Founded in 2022 by Briana Brasch and Jonathan Leff, the farm focuses on growing, tending, and transforming medicinal plants into small-batch, whole-plant remedies.
Rooted in ecological stewardship, Biobloom models its work after the natural systems it depends on, cultivating medicinal plants with care, honoring traditional herbal knowledge, and protecting the biodiversity of the land. Their mission is simple: to grow high-quality plant medicine while nurturing a healthy landscape for people, pollinators, and future generations.
Briana’s work is grounded in over a decade of hands-on agricultural experience. Before founding Biobloom, she has more than ten years experience working on organic vegetable farms, biodynamic operations, and small-scale permaculture projects. These years shaped her understanding of soil health, ecosystem balance, and the integrity required to grow high-quality medicinal plants from seed to product.
Her herbal education includes several years of formal study, most notably the Medicine Making Course and Immersion Program at the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. She has continued her training through herbal body care and first aid courses and is currently working toward becoming a Registered Herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild.
Alongside her formal education, Briana has spent thousands of hours learning in the field and through independent study, drawing inspiration from authors such as Stephen Buhner, James Green, Ann Harman, and Suzanne Catty.
At Biobloom, she weaves together her farming experience, herbal studies, and formulation skills to create thoughtful, small-batch remedies crafted with integrity and respect for the plants.
Jonathan brings a multidisciplinary understanding of the natural world to Biobloom. He holds a degree in Earth Sciences, with a focus in ecology, geology, geography, and environmental systems. His academic background gives the farm a strong foundation in ecological processes, watershed awareness, and land stewardship.
In addition to his scientific training, Jonathan has experience in small-scale agriculture, organic vegetable production, and landscape design. He specializes in building botanical garden spaces—planning, designing, and constructing the infrastructure that supports Biobloom’s growing operations.
Jonathan’s approach blends ecological knowledge with practical farm experience. Whether he’s designing a new garden bed, improving soil structure, or managing irrigation systems, his work is centered on creating resilient growing environments where medicinal plants can thrive.
Together, Briana and Jonathan steward the land, grow dozens of medicinal plant species, and craft herbal formulas in small batches using whole-plant preparations. Their offerings reflect:
Ecological growing practices
Thoughtful research and herbal education
Respect for the plants and the land they come from
Commitment to quality and transparency
Biobloom Farm & Apothecary continues to evolve as a living, working landscape, one where plants, people, and the environment are cared for with intention.
