Kim Pritts' "Ginseng: How to Find, Grow, and Use North America's Forest Gold, 2nd Edition" Book has been updated to include the most recent information on ginseng cultivation. This book explains how to identify different species of ginseng and how to find the plant in the wild. Detailed information about growing ginseng yourself is given, from preparing the plot to protecting the plants from pests and diseases to harvesting. This book also discusses the legends, rumors and facts about the plant's medicinal properties and features: Detailed guide to growing your own ginseng plus how to sell and use the plant after harvesting Finding, harvesting, and conserving ginseng in the wild Updates include information about state regulations and scientific studies of ginseng's nearest neighbors Pages: 176 Illustrations: 2 Illustrations, 7 maps & charts, 40 color photos

Bradford Angier's "Field Guide to Medicinal Plants" Book contains complete information for identifying over a hundred native plants and their traditional medicinal uses. 320 pages.

John Epler's "All About Ginseng Hunting" DVD is a 95 minute video that follows along with John as he takes you from the mountains of central Pennsylvania to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia in search of wild ginseng and goldenseal. This video deals with wild ginseng in numerous natural situations. Also shown and discussed are the companion plants to ginseng, proper drainage, terrain, conservation practices and more.