Intact Ginseng Root at Coal Creek

Maidenhead Ferns grow in similar environments to ginseng, and they have the coolest black stems.

Ever since the kids and I found ginseng, we’ve been fascinated by it. Finding it, studying it, seeing shapes in the physical roots, and drinking it in tea. But we’re also worried about ginseng. For one thing, it gets stolen and too frequently the thieves don’t respect the “take” failing to plant the berries into…

Sam Lindemann marking Wild Ginseng with flags.

Sam Inspects New Spring Growth from Transplanting

Bob Beyfuss holding a fully wild root dug from ginseng bowl area above Coal Creek.

Large Four-Prong with Green Berries