Join us on Thursday, June 27th at Shade Tree Valley, a small family Forest Farm outside of Broadway, VA. Shade Tree focuses on forest-grown products, ranging from slow-growing woodland botanicals to fire starters and smoke blocks for the grill. The Powers family will give us a site tour and discuss their methods for establishing and growing woodland botanicals, including goldenseal, ramps, and ginseng. We'll also discuss their decision to focus on Agroforestry in general and how the grilling and smoking product line has come about and what it takes to manage that in the woodland. Bring sturdy shoes and a "dare to be different" attitude as we think outside the box and enjoy a morning together in the woods.

This event is Free, but registration is required. (This tour has a limited capacity, so please be considerate; only register if you definitely intend to attend.)

For any questions, accessibility requirements or other inquiries, please reach out to Emilie Tweardy at Etweardy@adevelop.org

Woodland Medicinals Bed Prep — Powers tills the forest soil in preparation for creating raised beds

Raised Bed Creation — Raised beds made from freshly-tilled and hilled forest soil

Planting Holes — Evenly-spaced holes are created in the raised beds for transplanting rootlets

Goldenseal Rootlet — A divided goldenseal rootlet at Shade Tree

Smoking Block — Shade Tree Valley's smoking block nestled in glowing embers