What began as a way to supplement his income, has literally blossomed into a full time job for Chris Burdette of Putnam County. Shady Oaks Ginseng Farm is located in the hills of West Virginia near Poca. Chris grows high quality wild simulated ginseng and goldenseal roots. With ginseng roots grown in a wild simulated style you will end up with roots that have the look and quality of wild ginseng. The roots are grown under a natural shade canopy in rich woods dirt to obtain a wild looking type of ginseng root. Shady Oaks Farm also offers goldenseal rootlets, ginseng seeds and a limited supply of bloodroot, black cohosh, blue cohosh, wild geranium, trillium, maidenhair ferns, and jack-in-the-pulpits. The newest addition to the farm is the blueberry nursery which began shipping in the spring of 2004.

Person Interviewed: Chris Burdette
Title: Owner
Date: Year round
Hours: 7am to 10pm
Location: Putnam County, West Virginia
Address: Route 1 Box 209 Poca, WV 25159
Phone: 888-304-5638
Website: www.shadyoaksginseng.net
EMail: ShadyOaksFarm@aol.com

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