Growing baskets, food, and beauty

Lenapehoking / Mahicannituk / North Salem

A grassy hillside with a small stable and shed, the sun overhead and a large chestnut tree on the right

About the Steward:

My name is Max Sechzer and I am the caretaker of Asherah's Garden & Nursery. I am a first generation immigrant, farmer, forager, and basketmaker. I am passionate about helping others create relationships and community with the plant world.

About the Garden:

Asherah's Garden & Nursery is a 6 acre, regenerative, native plant nursery in North Salem, NY. By focusing on native plants we are building a future for human and non-human life alike.

Foraging for Home Goods, Crafts, and Joy

Discover Wild Basketry

Basketry instructor cutting into a tree limb on a table

Two hands twining a vine around a cross of 6 short sticks

A small wooden bench and glass table with a bunch of sticks and hoops made from vines resting against them

Community Events

Find me at events all over Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield counties. If a farm near you doesn't have me on their calendar, ask them to reach out.

North Salem Farmers Market

I will be with DIG Farm on the second Saturday of each month at Croton Falls Station.

Wild Roots Initiative

I have joined a collaboration of foragers, farmers, herbalists, and chefs. Classes are taught year round. An initiative of DIG Farm, learn more at https://www.digfarm.org/event-list

Private Tuition

One on one instruction on plant ID, sustainable harvesting, basketry techniques, garden structures, and more

Nursery Sales

Stay Tuned! First Sale Coming in 2026

Magic

You'll Just Have to Wait and See

I promise, it'll be fun

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