Summary: Topics covered in this episode How growing medicinal herbs is vastly different than growing vegetables Plant propagation methods and when each method is appropriate Can Chinese medicinal herbs thrive in North America? An inside view of life as an herb farmer Herbal profiles for 2 Chinese medicinal herbs About Peg Schafer Peg Schafer’s main endeavor is the 21 yr. old Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm just outside Petaluma, California. Primarily an educational and research farm we offer tours and maintain a popular apprenticeship and to continue to explore growing Chinese herb crops. Herb quality, ecological cultivation practices, conservation and other issues affecting herbs are often addressed at Oriental Medicine colleges, conferences, and community events. Consultations are available for farm operations, grower/practitioner enterprises, herbal companies, research institutions and other stakeholder industries. Peg has been a founding member of the Sonoma County Herb Association and is the author of The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm A Cultivator’s Guide to Small-Scale Organic Herb Production published by Chelsea Green. Connect with Peg Schafer Website: www.chinesemedicinalherbfarm.com Buy Her Book “The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm” on Amazon Here: https://amzn.to/2RBVlV2 Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.
