This is the second of five interviews with Anne Stobart: clinical herbalist, permaculture educator, author, and presenter. Chatting from Devon, England, in this episode, Anne reviewed some of the medicinal shrubs and trees of North America. This series was prompted by the publication of her latest book, Trees and Shrubs That Heal (January 2024). Her earlier books include: The Medicinal Forest Garden Handbook (2020), and Household Medicine in 17th Century England (2016). In this first episode, Anne described her urban background, and her formal and informal studies in the UK and in the USA. Anne holds a PhD from her extensive studies in this history of medicine. Future episodes will take a look at the history of Western Herbalism, and particularly in 17th Century England; herbalism safety; "at risk" medicinal plants and conservation measures; and how to use medicinal herbs.

You can go to her website, The Medicinal Forest Garden, to download free materials and learn about her online courses. You can also subscribe to her bi-weekly newsletter, The Medicinal Tree Woman, on substack.