177. Cultivating Medicine: Ethics and Practice with Cassidy Moss - Permaculture Herbalism

Cassidy Moss, a clinical herbalist and herbal educator, shares her insights on the importance of gardening, wildcrafting, and ethical sourcing in herbalism. Discover practical techniques for seed germination, cultivating medicinal plants, and fostering a reciprocal relationship with nature.In this episode we chat like old friends who have just met, and delve into what it means to be a herbalist with dirt under their nails. We explore:The importance of physical connection to plants in herbalismSeed germination techniques including cold stratification and freezingCultivating bio-regional and exotic herbs responsiblyThe role of mycorrhizal networks in healthy gardensEthical sourcing and supporting local herbal industriesMoss Herbalism Cassidy Moss Seattle, WA, USA https://mossherbalism.com/Medicinal Herb Garden PlanningOnline Course with Moss Herbalism https://mossherbalism.com/mhgp-landing-page/Botanical Education has a NEW TINCTURE INTENSIVE WORKSHOP, check it out at www.botanicaleducation.com.au**BUY ME A CUPPA**If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels my work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree⁠**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠https://www.theeldertree.org/makeadonation⁠.You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠here⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠[email protected]⁠The intro and outro song is "⁠Sing for the Earth⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here⁠.** TAJ SCICLUNA / BOTANICAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS**Taj Scicluna is a Botanical Educator, Bioregional Herbalist and Awe Seeker.Rekindling Herbal Enchantment whilst Honouring the Science.Discover her offerings here:⁠http://www.botanicaleducation.com.au⁠⁠www.instagram.com/botanical_eduation⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/botanicaleducation⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/botanicaleducation⁠