Christopher Evans
Founder & Creative Director, Applegarth Greenhouse & Apothecary

Christopher Evans is a horticulturist, esoteric scholar, and visionary artisan whose work bridges the realms of ecology, alchemy, and consciousness. As the founder and creative director of Applegarth Greenhouse & Apothecary, based in Soda Springs, Idaho, he has cultivated far more than a business—he’s nurtured a multidimensional platform for holistic growth, regenerative practices, and spiritual transformation.

With over three decades of expertise in organic farming, sustainable greenhouse production, arid-climate landscaping, floriculture, and off-grid ecological design, Christopher brings deep-rooted knowledge to every project he touches. His portfolio ranges from revitalizing desert ranches and developing Zen-inspired sanctuaries, to curating sacred plant collections and teaching the language of nature itself. His background seamlessly weaves together practical botanical mastery with the nuanced symbolic systems of Hermeticism and alchemical healing.

At the core of Applegarth is the Alchemical Apothecary—a dynamic fusion of traditional herbalism and metaphysical science. Here, Christopher formulates small-batch tinctures, elixirs, salves, incense, bath blends, and vibrational preparations that blend herbal precision with spiritual intent. Drawing from Hermetic philosophy, Western energetics, gemstone correspondences, and color therapy, he has developed an innovative system known as Color Alchemy—a codified language of consciousness that aligns the vibrational properties of color, minerals, and plant spirit into practical tools for healing and transformation.

As an educator and guide, Christopher offers immersive workshops and private consultations that explore a wide range of subjects—including cold-climate gardening, alchemical herbology (spagyrics), elemental archetypes, sacred space design, and spiritual ecology. His teachings invite participants to deepen their connection with both the natural world and their inner landscape, cultivating not only thriving gardens but also purpose, presence, and personal transformation.

In addition, Christopher is the founder of Bryogrow™, a specialized division of Applegarth dedicated to the art of vivarium design. Focusing on rare tropical vivarium plants, mosses, liverworts, ferns, and carnivorous species, Bryogrow creates high-functioning bioactive ecosystems for amphibians and invertebrates. Each vivarium is a miniature world of intention and biodiversity—meticulously engineered to mirror natural processes while serving as living altars of devotion to the Earth.

Whether designing complex microhabitats or formulating precise botanical preparations, Christopher brings a thoughtful and intentional approach to all aspects of his work. Through Applegarth Greenhouse & Apothecary, he offers a distinctive blend of scientific knowledge and spiritual insight—supporting others in building meaningful relationships with plants, place, and personal well-being.