
Daniel Linden catches ex-wife Chloe Sutton's affair with town boss Felix Richards. Uncle Leo Linden forges an IOU, seizing the Linden Estate, throwing Daniel and his grandmother out. Grandma Linden reveals The Herbalist's Almanac and his grandfather's death. Daniel is determined to take back everything. He reclaims North Mountain wasteland, uses ancient methods to grow premium products. Clara Sterling, a poverty expert, arrives, captivated by his resilience and ancient techniques.