Speakers

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American College Of Healthcare Sciences
Dorene  Petersen
5940 SW Hood Avenue
Portland,  OR  97239
(800) 487-8839
www.achs.edu
Contact
Services: Educator, Herbal Cooking School, Online Accredited Holistic Health Degrees, Public Garden, Retailer, Speaker
Products Offered: Aromatherapy, Bath Salts, Bath Scrubs, Books, Bulk Herbs, Candles, Dried Flowers, Essential Oil, Gardening Tools, Gift Items, Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Lotions, Massage Oils, Medicinal Products, Newsletter, Ointments, Organic Teas & Tisanes, Potpourri, Potpourri Supplies, Seeds, Skin Care, Tea & Herb Accessories
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     The American College of Healthcare Sciences (formerly Australasian College of Health Sciences) is a DETC-accredited, fully-online college offering diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs specializing in complementary alternative medicine. Depending on personal and professional goals, students can select either an Associate’s of Applied Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine or... more >>

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Susan Belsinger
4388 State Route 97
Brookeville,  MD  20833
Mini Page
www.susanbelsinger.com
Contact
Services: Speaker, Educator, Writer
Products Offered: Books, Herbal Products
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Susan Belsinger is a culinary herbalist, food writer, educator, and photographer. She is the author of over a dozen books, writes for national magazines, and as a contributing editor, appears regularly in the Herb Companion magazine. Gardening is a way of life for many of us; living harmoniously with nature... more >>

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Gert Coleman
58 Shadyside Ave.
Staten Island,  NY  10309
Contact
Services: Educator, Speaker, Writer
Mail Order?: No

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Dabney Herbs
Davy  Dabney
Cheryl Gilb
714 Victoria Dr
Louisville,  KY  40207
dabneyherbs.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Retailer, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Aromatherapy, Medicinal Products
Mail Order?: Yes

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Edgehill Herb Farm
Karen  England
David England
2360 Edgehill Road
Vista,  CA  92084
(760) 214-3685
www.edgehillherbfarm.com
Contact
Services: Soapmaker, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Bath Scrubs, Books, Candles, Dried Flowers, Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Newsletter, Posy Pins, Wreaths And Arrangements
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Karen England is a popular garden speaker in the San Diego area, preaching the joys of herb gardening to one & all. She grew up working in the family nursery business, but did not find her niche until she discovered herbs in 1989. She now has a herbal gift shop... more >>

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Frawley's Fine Herbary
Donna  Frawley
4613 Lund Dr
Midland,  MI  48642
(989) 631-3136
Mini Page
www.frawleysfineherbary.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Publisher, Retailer, Speaker, Wholesaler, Writer
Products Offered: Books, Herbal Products, Potpourri Supplies, Tea & Herb Accessories, Wreaths And Arrangements
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Donna Frawley started her business Frawley’s Fine Herbary in 1983. She began by selling at the local Farmer’s Market and that Fall opened a home-based business which continues today. Donna majored in Home Economics and used that education and skill to develop 60 culinary herb blends which she wholesales to... more >>

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Garden Spirit Natural Bath & Skincare
Kathryn  Schiedermayer
Marvin Schiedermayer
W6115 Irish Lane
New Glarus,  WI  53574
(608) 527-3149
www.gardenspirit.net
Contact
Services: Retailer, Speaker, Educator, Writer, Soapmaker
Products Offered: Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Shampoos, Massage Oils, Bath Scrubs, Bath Salts
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Kathryn Schiedermayer, Master Gardener and Herbalist, has been studying and teaching about herbs for over fifteen years. She uses herbs for culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, landscaping, and decorative purposes. She has conducted seminars and workshops throughout Wiscosnin and Ohio including the Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo. Kathryn has traveled with Rosemary... more >>

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Harvest Moon
Fannie  Hamilton
415 Aspen Street NW
Washington,  DC  20012
(202) 723-0731
Contact
Services: Speaker
Mail Order?: No
BIO:      
     I have been gardening for the last 25 years and lately downsized my garden to mostly containers. I love growing herbs and composting and showing and telling anyone who will listen about how they too can grow many things without a lot of space, i.e.-sprouting herbs and vegetables. I make... more >>


Healing Spirits
Andrea  Reisen
Matthias Reisen
61247 Rt 415
Avoca,  NY  14809
(607) 566-2701
healingspiritsherbfarm.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Grower, Retailer, Speaker, Wholesaler
Products Offered: Bulk Herbs, Candles, Herbal Products, Lotions, Massage Oils, Medicinal Products, Ointments, Organic Teas & Tisanes, Tea & Herb Accessories
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Andrea and Matthias have been growing the highest quality, hand picked, solar dried, organically, and biodynmaic grown medicinal herbs for over 20 years on our farm in the New York Fingers Lake Region.
     We also manufacture and produce Rosemary Gladstar's Sage Mountain Line as well as our own Healing Spirits Products.... more >>


The Herbal Gourmet
Joyce  Harris
P.O. Box 370
548 S. Main St
Harrisville,  PA  16038
(724) 735-4055
Mini Page
www.theherbalgourmet.com
Contact
Services: Retailer, Speaker
Products Offered: Books, Seeds, Herbal Products, Organic Teas & Tisanes, Tea & Herb Accessories, Sample Of The Month Club, Newsletter
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Joyce Harris began her love affair with tea and herbs while living in England with her family about 25 years ago. In her small village, afternoon tea became a common event and although she grew up drinking tea, it took on a completely new dimension. In addition, their temporary home... more >>

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Maggies Herb Farm
Dora  Baker
11400 County Road 13 N
St. Augustine,  FL  32092
(904) 829-0722
maggiesherbfarm.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Grower, Library, Public Garden, Retailer, Speaker, Wholesaler
Products Offered: Books, Bulk Herbs, Essential Oil, Gift Items, Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Medicinal Products, Newsletter, Plants, Seeds, Garden Art Clay Sculptor, Herb Garden Installation, Herb Garden Markers, Tiles, Clay Sculptures
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     We are an established herb farm of 25 years growing common culinary herbs of many varieties (for example:12 varieties of mint) and hard to find uncommon medicinal herbs like turmeric, comfrey, rue, soapwort etc... We offer customers a beautiful herb farm open to the public 10-4 Tuesday thru... more >>


Magnolia Hill Soap Co., Inc
Marge  Powell
43553 Ratliff Road
Callahan,  FL  32011
(904) 614-7745
Mini Page
www.magnoliahillsoap.com
Contact
Services: Soapmaker, Speaker
Products Offered: Bath Salts, Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Lotions, Ointments
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     We handcraft herbal soaps, lotions, natural perfumes, and ointments using herbs, essential oils, and plant based colorings. Wholesale orders are welcome. Custom orders are available with a 5 week lead time.
     
     Marge has been an herbalist for over 20 years. Her interest in body care grew from her work... more >>

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Nancy's Meadow Herbs
Nancy  Momsen
Terry Hollembaek
W5549 Center Rd
Monroe,  WI  53566
Mini Page
www.prairieherbs.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Grower, Speaker, Wholesaler
Products Offered: Books, Herbal Products, Plants
Mail Order?: No
BIO:      
     We grow approximately 200 varieties of potted herbs for Spring delivery to garden centers in the Midwest.
     
     I love plants and the challenge to grow something that is new and different. As a result, we are constantly adding new varieties to our plant availability.
     
     We love learning and sharing what we learn.... more >>

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Of The Earth
Patricia  Pierce
Jim Pierce
9582 Leathers Rd & 210 Hwy
Richmond,  MO  64085
(660) 352-6188
Contact
Services: Grower, Retailer, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Books, Plants
Mail Order?: No
BIO:      
     We have a small Greenhouse operation with our specialty items being herbs, tomato plants including heirloom varieties and flowers. We also carry blueberry plants, shrubs,trees and fruit trees. In 2008 we will carry 99+ varieties of herbs and 53 varieties of tomatoes.
     We open on April 1st... more >>

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Sagescript Institute, LLC
Cindy  Jones
13651 N. 115th St.
Longmont,  CO  80504
(303) 485-6289
Mini Page
www.sagescript.com
Contact
Services: Distiller, Educator, Grower, Soapmaker, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Bath Scrubs, Books, Dried Flowers, Herbal Products, Herbal Soaps, Lotions, Massage Oils, Organic Teas & Tisanes, Tea & Herb Accessories, Skin Care, Aromatherapy,Medicinal Products
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Sagescript Institute provides quality botanical products: Skin care sensations, hydrosols, tea blends, soaps. We also offer Cosmetic Microbiology services, and Herbal/Science Education. Sagescript is owned by Cindy Jones, Ph.D., a biochemist, author and educator with a special interest in phytochemicals.... more >>


Sleepy Owl Herb Farm
Janet  Green
Bill
65 N George Rd
Flintville,  TN  37335
(931) 937-7231
Contact
Services: Educator, Grower, Speaker
Products Offered: Books, Dried Flowers, Herbal Products, Plants, Wreaths And Arrangements
Mail Order?: No


Steven Foster Group, Inc.
Steven  Foster
PO Box 191
Eureka Springs,  AR  72632
(479) 252-2629
www.stevenfoster.com
Contact
Services: Photographer, Publisher, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Books, Magazines, Stock Photography Of Medicinal And Aromatic Plants
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Steven Foster is one of the most respected international names in the herbal field. For thirty-three years, he has photographed and researched herbs from the Amazon rainforest to the highlands of Vietnam. He is the author of fifteen books on herbs, including National Geographic’s A Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine... more >>


Stockbridge Farm
Mary Ellen  Warchol
Denise Lemay, John Warchol
18 Stockbridge Road
South Deerfield,  MA  01373
(413) 665-6918
www.stockbridgeherbs.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Herbal Cooking School, Retailer, Speaker
Products Offered: Gift Items, Herbal Products, Culinary Blends, Lavender Products
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Stockbridge Farm is in the business of flavor. Our specialty is teaching others how to use herbs to make any culinary pursuit a happy adventure.
     
     We are happy to arrange to have clubs and organizations visit us at the farm, or we can come to you. During the... more >>

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Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Louise  Hyde
Cyrus & David
205 Mount Bethel Rd
Port Murray,  NJ  07865
(908) 852-5390
www.wellsweep.com
Contact
Services: Grower, Retailer, Speaker
Products Offered: Books, Dried Flowers, Herbal Products, Plants, Potpourri Supplies, Wreaths And Arrangements
Mail Order?: Yes
BIO:      
     Located in the picturesque mountains of Warren County the farm is home to one of the largest collections of herbs and perennials in the country.
     
     From around the globe, with a breadth of Acanthus to Zatar, our selection spans from the familiar and unusual to the rare and exotic. This season... more >>


Tina Marie Wilcox
197 Velvet Lane
Leslie,  AR  72645
(870) 447-2248
www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
Contact
Services: Educator, Grower, Public Garden, Speaker, Writer
Products Offered: Books, Herbal Products, Plants, Seeds
Mail Order?: No
BIO:      
     Tina Marie Wilcox
     Ozark Folk Center's Heritage Herb Garden
     P.O. Box 500
     Mountain View, AR 72560
     870 269-3851
     www.ozarkfolkcenter.com
     
     Tina Marie Wilcox has been the head gardener at the Ozark Folk Center since 1984. She has served on the International Herb Association Board of Directors since 2004 and retains longstanding memberships with the Herb... more >>