Ginseng Cultivation Workshop

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a native perennial plant that grows in forests throughout Eastern North America and has long been harvested for trade and medicine. This hands-on workshop is designed to teach participants everything they need to know to start their own backyard ginseng farm! The entire workshop will take place in the woods, where we will learn how to identify ginseng, explore ginseng's habitat and its companion plants, and learn how to propagate, care for, and responsibly harvest this small but valuable plant. Participants will all get to taste ginseng herbal tea, and everyone will go home with educational materials and stratified ginseng seeds to do some test plantings at home. Additional ginseng seed and Justin's Guide to Ginseng Habitat will be available for purchase at the event. Come on out and get ready to grow your own! This workshop is FREE through the generous sponsorship of the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition (NFFC).

Where: Wild Hudson Valley (Farm Entrance - Abandoned Airport Rd, Cairo NY 12451)

When: Saturday August 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Who: Anyone interested in learning more about ginseng and forest farming!  Only 20 spots are available, and we anticipate the event will fill up in advance, so please RSVP to reserve a spot! Please only RSVP if you are sure you can attend the event.

Make a weekend of it! Wild Hudson Valley offers overnight stays at their Eco Camp with both glamping and bring-your-own tent sites. On Sunday the 24th, they're hosting a Forest Farm Tour of their mushroom laying yard and woodland botanical production. Admission to both events, plus a Friday Night Fire (with s'mores!) is included in an Eco Camp reservation.