Identifying Ginseng

Private classes are held at Eagle Feather Organic farm, by appointment only, from April to October.

Learn all about Ginseng and Goldenseal. The cultivation of native medicinal plants as a new business opportunity will be mentioned. New marketing strategies and organizations will be highlighted. Minimum of 10 people required. Call Robert at (828) 649-3536 to schedule a class.

Schedule a Class with Robert Eidus

In the Fall

Come join us to see Goldenseal and Ginseng in a forest environment as the plants go down for the fall. We will explore a rich Appalachian cove where these plants live. If possible, the berries will be eaten for their medicinal benefits. The seeds will be placed in a stratification box for a year.

In the Spring

Come join us to explore goldenseal and ginseng in a forest environment as the plants come up for spring. We will explore a rich Appalachian hardwood cove where these plants live and see “baby” ginseng. The class will be spent with hands-on training with the newly sprouted plants.

Robert is Land Steward of Eagle Feather Organic Farm, owner of the North Carolina Ginseng and Goldenseal Company and has written two booklets on growing programs for ginseng and goldenseal in a chemical free environment. He has also produced a video entitled Growing Goldenseal, which is now available.

Workshops are Held at Eagle Feather Organic Farm, Marshall, NC

Call Robert at (828) 649-3536 with questions or to schedule a class. No Dogs Allowed — Carpooling is Encouraged

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Photos from our 2017 Ginseng Class

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Sept 3 2017 Ginseng Hunt Workshop with Robert Eidus
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Ginseng Hunt Workshop
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Getting our hands dirty with compost!
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Workshops at Eagle Feather are hands-on
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Storytelling –The legend of grandfather ginseng
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Storytelling –The legend of grandfather ginseng
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Trellis for growing Jiaogulan
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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
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Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)
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Jiaogulan drying
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Jiaogulan for sale
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Flower of Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
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Bed of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
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American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
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American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
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Harvesting seeds of American Ginseng
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Closeup of berries – American Ginseng
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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
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Harvesting American Ginseng
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Root of American Ginseng – about 6 years old!
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Harvested American Ginseng leaves and berries
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Harvested leaves and berries
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Harvested leaves and berries
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Harvested leaves and berries of American Ginseng
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Harvesting American Ginseng
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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
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American Ginseng – young plant
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American Ginseng – young plant
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Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)