Growing Medicinal Plants: How to Cultivate a Vibrant Herbal Medicine Garden

2121 East Mulberry Street,Fort Collins CO 80524

22 January, 2023

Description

Course Description Amy Kousch, head grower and owner/operator of Berchta Botanicals (Northern Colorado’s only specialized medicinal plant nursery and farm school), presents this course on growing medicinal plants. Attendees will learn how to cultivate medicinal plants in their own gardens through science-based and engaging instruction. Participants will learn about living roots systems of medicinal plants and how to incorporate these subterranean communities into their own landscapes in practical ways. Students will explore the fascinating world of medicinal plant science from the perspective of seed science. We will learn practical medicinal plant information and engage in hands-on seed-starting techniques as well as dive into the science and art of designing a backyard garden that will serve as a pharmacy for you and your family’s needs. We will cover scenario planning, site and soil considerations, individual needs, and agroecology. Attendees will leave with resources to help them grow! Presented by Amy Kousch Amy Kousch has been farming beyond organic herbs, flowers, and vegetables for a decade in both Colorado and New England. Having owned and managed several diversified operations, she founded Berchta Botanicals three years ago as a medicinal plant nursery, herb farm, and research and education center. Along with propagating native, at-risk, and geographically far-flung plant medicine, Berchta Botanicals serves the community as a medicinal plant cultivation education center. Amy has a Bachelor's degree in natural resources and a Master’s degree in agricultural sciences with a concentration in sustainable agriculture education from Colorado State University. Amy strives to help plant lovers connect to the wellness that they desire via working with soil, seeds, and plants. Learn more at berchtabotanicals.com.