This episode is brought to you by Oshala Farm's upcoming event HERB CAMP Learn and get inspired from an amazing lineup of teachers and get hands-on time with the plants themselves on the farm with over 80 varieties of medicinal herbs.  Herb Camp July 5 - 7, 2024 Applegate Valley, OR LEARN MORE & REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Brandon Ruiz. Brandon is an herbalist and urban farmer based in New York City. We chat about his early years, how he got into herbalism, the influence of his abuelas, Caribbean herbalism, tamarind, noni, his work as an urban farmer and a whole lot more.  A huge thank you to Brandon for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening! See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Yucayeke Farms on Instagram | @yukayekefarms VIDEO | WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE 🌼WANT MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Sign up for the HerbRally newsletter and receive THIRTEEN herbal freebies!  👉 CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES! 🌿WANT EVEN MORE HERBAL GOODNESS? Become an HerbRally Schoolhouse member!  You'll get access to a TON of herbalism classes, monographs, webinars and more.  We add new material each and every week.  There's also discounts to cool herbal companies, a private Facebook group and more! You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code PODCAST LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Herbalism in your neck of the woods.  HerbRally www.herbrally.com DISCLAIMER The information in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by your physician or other medical professionals. Always consult a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any medical condition.