Grow a Row

December 21, 2014

Grow a Row

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GROW A ROW for the HERBALISTA FREE CLINIC!

 

Together with the Funny Farm of Stone Mountain, we are excited to share the launch of our new project — Grow a Row!

Our Goal –  To supply the Herbalista Free Clinic with locally and sustainably grown herbs by enlisting and supporting our local farmers in our Grow a Row Project.  We hope that this will not only bring more herbal medicine to the people of our community, but will help develop a market for locally grown medicinal herbs!

OBJECTIVES

Grow and donate high quality herbs for the Herb Bus apothecary

Develop a market for locally grown medicinal herbs

Collect data on production rates for herb production

Study the potential for herb growing as a profit center for local farmers

Promote bioregional herb production

Spread knowledge about herb growing

WE WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

Guidance on what herbs might be profitable to grow

Seed or plants for the 9 herbs we need for the apothecary

Advice on production techniques for herbs we have experience with at The Funny Farm

On-going support throughout the growing season

A team of gatherers to harvest herbs at the appropriate times

Medicinal uses and recipes for each herb.

MEET THE HERBALISTA FREE CLINIC

The Herbalista Free Clinic, traveling via the Herb Bus, provides free clinical care, a spot of tea, and herbal education in the Atlanta area. The Herbalista Free Clinic is the 2013 recipient of the American Herbalists Guild Community Service Award. For all the herbalistic details, please visit the Herb Bus website at www.HerbBus.org

MEET THE FUNNY FARM

The Funny Farm is a 3 acre suburban permaculture haven, located in Stone Mountain, GA where Duane and Robin grow veggies, small fruits, herbaceous and woody flowers, medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and worms. They teach classes on organic gardening, sustainable living, and run the medicinal herb line Stone Mountain Herbs.  For more information, please visit www.funnyfarmatl.com

Please print our info packet: Grow an Herb Row 

Join us at the Grow a Row Groundbreak!

February 14th, from 10am -1pm

at the Funny Farm

FREE but RSVP required!

Email to reserve your spot.

Join other farmers and urban gardeners with an interest in medicinal herb growing.  We will review our 9 herbs in depth, including growing tips and medicinal applications.  These are herbs that the Herbalista Free Clinic uses in abundance and have practical applications for even the kitchen herbalist!  Choose your herb and receive the seeds to Grow a Row!

Thanks to everyone for their support as we continue

Building Community through Herbalism!

For more information, please contact us at

[email protected]