Recommended 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. See- 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. See- 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. See- 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. See- 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. See- 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! See- www.cactusconservation.org
United Plant Savers: Po box 400, East Barre, VT 05649  - Membership $35
Important nonprofit involved in preserving medicinals plants & their habitats while assuring their abundant renewable supply for future generations. See- 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. See- 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