Taking the Deep-Dive into Ginseng: 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 plant, 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: Sunday September 1st, 2022 1:00pm-4:00pm

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.

Wild Hudson Valley will also be hosting a Foraging Workshop and a Mushroom Walk/Farm Tour this same weekend, so consider staying the weekend at their Eco Camp! Glamping site are booked up already, but two bring-your-own tent sites are currently available and admission to all three events is included in an Eco Camp reservation! Visit wildhudsonvalley.com/camping to learn more.