-Welcome to The Hoosier Herb Chronicles-

Where herbal wisdom meets whimsy! Follow the adventures of Hoosier Herb, our dancing green mascot with a heart full of healing. From garden discoveries to herbal how-tos, Hoosier Herb brings joy, laughter, and a fresh perspective to plant medicine. Rooted in Indiana soil and powered by community love, this series invites you to grow, learn, and giggle alongside us.

A green, plant-inspired character with leafy appendages, smiling and raising its arms.

Meet Hoosier Herb: Our Dancing Green Mascot with a Mission

At Dancing Gardens, we believe healing starts with a smile—and that’s exactly why Hoosier Herb exists. He’s not just a dancing green herb with fabulous moves; he’s a joyful reminder that healing can be lighthearted, rooted in fun, and deeply personal.

Hoosier Herb represents our mission: to reconnect people with the Earth, with themselves, and with plant medicine. Born from the Indiana soil and raised on sunshine and intention, Hoosier Herb is here to help children and adults alike learn about herbs, gardening, and wellness in a way that sticks.

He’s goofy, he’s green, and he LOVES to make people laugh. Whether he’s leading a gardening song, sneaking into your CSA box, or teaching little ones about the magic of dandelions, Hoosier Herb is our ambassador for herbal joy.

He doesn’t have a favorite herb, remedy, or tea—yet. That’s because he’s still on his own healing journey, just like the rest of us. Every season, Hoosier Herb learns about new plants and shares his discoveries through stories, coloring pages, and surprise appearances.

Want to meet him? He pops up at events, dances across our socials, and might even deliver your CSA box in style.

Stay tuned—we have sticker giveaways, garden games, and Hoosier Herb’s very own product coming soon!

Stephanie Proffit Stephanie Proffit

From Soil to Soul: Why We Built Dancing Gardens

Dancing Gardens is more than a medicinal herb farm. It’s a growing, living reminder that healing starts with intention—and a little dirt under your fingernails.

At Dancing Gardens, every leaf, root, and blossom tells a story of resilience and renewal. Our journey didn’t begin in a boardroom—it started in the soil, with a family seeking wellness, peace, and reconnection.

As a veteran-led family, we understand what it’s like to navigate life with invisible wounds. The fast pace of the world, the overload of medications, and the disconnection from nature made us crave something more. Dancing Gardens became our answer.

We envisioned a place where herbs are more than just remedies—they’re teachers. A space where people of all ages can learn to trust their intuition, embrace natural healing, and remember their connection to the land.

Our mission? To make herbal wellness feel like coming home.

  • Veterans find purpose and calm in our growing spaces.

  • Families discover joy in learning together.

  • Hoosier Herb, our dancing green mascot, helps kids (and kids at heart) get excited about plants.

Dancing Gardens is more than a medicinal herb farm. It’s a growing, living reminder that healing starts with intention—and a little dirt under your fingernails.

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