Many of us have turned our attention to seeds, (pouring over seed catalogs sure help the psyche when there is still significant amounts of snow and ice on the ground and surely more to come)
(magic and symbolism of seeds)
Seed is sacred
"In Hindi, seed is bija or “containment of life.” “Seed is created to renew, to multiply, to be shared, and to spread. Seed is life itself" Vandana Shiva
and while we are talking seeds please read this article before buying seeds
4 ways to keep monsanto out of your home garden
Sometime it makes sense to buy starts, especially as we have a shorter growing season and we want to make sure we can complete the cycle and save some seeds, But where to locally get those medicinal plant starts. I am grateful to say that we live in an area where purchasing medicinal starts locally is possible thanks to our committed farmers! I anticipate this list being a growing resource so please let me know when you discover more places to add
Specialize in Medicinals
FoxTrot Herb Farm, Ashfield MA (pre-order program)
Saw Mill Herb Farm Florence MA (pre-order program)
General herb starts also some medicinals
Lyonsville Farm (Colrain) (Veg. CSA also)
Wing and a Prayer Nursery (Cummington MA) (list of plants grown)
Wilder Hill Gardens (Lilian Jackman -Mostly flowers & Ornamentals but some herbs Conway MA)
Hit or Miss regarding Medicinals but worth Checking
Atlas Farm (Rte 5/10 South Deerfield)
Laurentitis Farm Stand (rte 116 Sunderland)
Plus there are always surprises at the Local Farmers Markets. I have found lots of Medicinals just strolling around own including Vitex and Schisandra!
Crab Apple Farm (Chesterfield MA)
Next Up: I will be compiling a list of places plant people can go (locally to Western MA) to regenerate and reconnect in the Winter Months. Please submit your places of refuge.
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