Resources

Allies

Po box 2422, Sebastopol, CA 95473

An amazing assortment of rare and exotic plants and seeds of ethnobotanical interest. Half of the now defunct of the jungle. Write for current listing. www.alliesonline.net

Botanical Preservation Corps

Po box 1368, Sebastopol, CA 95473

Excellent company dedicated to promoting deeper human relations with plants. A wide selection of the finest obscure dried medicinal herbs & teas, and books relating to ethnobotany, shamanic herbalism & plant conservation. BPC also sponsors world renowned ethnobotanical conferences & offers highly informative audio recordings from these. BPC is the other half of the former of the jungle. Catalog $2. www.botanicalpreservationcorps.com

Cactus & Succulent Journal

2391 E. Cactus St., Pahrump, NV 89048

A wonderfully educative publication for both the amateur & expert. Flourishing under new editorship. Great photos. 6 issues a year. One year subscription $45. www.cssainc.org

J.L. Hudson, Seedsman

Star Route 2, Box 337, La Honda, CA 94020

A public access seed bank that has been around for years. Their fantastic catalog describes thousands of seeds as well as a great selection of hard to find books. They also offer gibberellic acid kits used to enhance seed germination. Catalog $1. www.jlhudsonseeds.net

Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Po box 2209, Grass Valley, CA 95945

An outstanding source for the organic gardener. Fertilizers, natural pest control, greenhouse supplies and more. Catalog $2. www.groworganic.com

Cactus Conservation Institute

HC 65 Box 28-L, Alpine, TX 79830

Dedicated to protection and restoration of Astrophytum asterias and Lophophora in southern Texas. Make a tax deductible donation! www.cactusconservation.org

United Plant Savers

Po box 400, East Barre, VT 05649

Important nonprofit involved in preserving medicinals plants & their habitats while assuring their abundant renewable supply for future generations. Membership $35 www.unitedplantsavers.org

Pesticide Action Network North America

49 Powell St #500, San Francisco, CA 94102

PANNA is a non-profit organization working to protect human health and the environment by advancing sustainable alternatives to the worldwide pesticide epidemic. They have an excellent database on pesticide toxicity. www.panna.org

Sustainable Community Development

Po box 15155, Kansas City, MO 64106

A grassroots organization devoted to improving environmental awareness and stewardship. Supplier of EM™ (Effective Microorganisms) products and publications. EM™ is a fermented mixed culture of beneficial aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. It is used worlwide to reduce/eliminate the use of chemicals and fertilizers in agriculture, for bioremediation, resource recycling and composting, water purification, human hygeine and more. Incredible stuff, check it out! Phone # 913-541-9299 See- www.scdworld.com