Chinese medicinal herbs are being cultivated on a small scale in the U.S., while scientists, licensed Oriental medicine practitioners and growers are exploring the development of domestic production. This Berkshire Botanical Garden slide presentation on Saturday, January 29, from 1 – 3, gives an overview of this phenomenon, which has implications for the future of herbal health care. Gardeners and small-scale growers can share in this discovery process. Recommendations of new and old favorites for ornamental value will be given.

Jean Giblette has maintained an Asian medicinal plant garden in Claverack, N.Y., for 17 seasons. Her farm, High Falls Gardens, furnishes a site for training of Oriental medicine professionals and growers, produces seed for distribution to other Chinese herbal gardens, and coordinates a national network of growers who are beginning to sell herbs directly to licensed practitioners. The educational programs of this venture were developed for ten years under the auspices of High Falls Foundation, Inc.  $22 for BBG members, $27 for non members.  Call 413-298-3926, or email info@berkshirebotanical.org for more information.