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Germplasm with Rupert Adams- An Introduction to Medicinal Herb Propagation & Production

Lilium Initiative Free Live Zoom Educational Event:


Germplasm - An Overview of Sources & Types of Germplasm for Medicinal Herb Production
with Rupert Adams


A look at the sources and types of seeds and other propagation materials available for medicinal herbs. Presentation followed by Q&A.

Rupert Adams is an award winning Brew-master; a social and environmental activist; retired music events promoter, booking agent, DJ; and yoga, qigong teacher.
He has spent the past 2 decades working with plants, and in 2004 began working with Dan Jason, Canadian seed guru and owner/operator of Salt Spring Seeds, for whom Rupert grows a wide range of vegetable, grain, and herb seeds. He specializes in growing medicinal herbs, running his own medicinal herb and tincture business "Kairos Botanicals". From 2013-16 Rupert worked with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, 2 years as the BC co-ordinator, and one year as the National Training Advisor. He currently resides at Abundance Community Farm near Agassiz, BC., growing food and medicine gardens, a food forest, and his new seed venture "Akasha Seeds".

WEBINAR RESOURCES:

Kairos Botanicals - https://www.saltspringseeds.com/collections/kairos-botanicals

Akasha Seeds (available through) - https://www.saltspringseeds.com & https://www.bcecoseedcoop.com

This event is free for all Lilium Initiative members. To become a member please go here. Registration is required to attend the workshop. Thank you.

Earlier Event: October 17
Virtual Open House via Zoom
Later Event: April 21
Seed to Seed with Rupert Adams