New PHI Board of Directors Member

We would like to welcome Robin Harford as a new member of the PHI Board of Directors! He was a good friend to Frank Cook and was responsible for capturing a lot of the video we have available of Frank. You can see more about his incredible wealth of experience below and at his websites…”Robin … Read more

PHI Wins Community Service Award from the American Herbalists Guild

Plants and Healers International (PHI) recently received a special community service award at the annual symposium of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) …PHI Executive Director Marc Williams is seen here holding the award with AHG Executive Director Mimi Hernandez.

New Poetry Section of Website

We have decided to add some of Frank Cook’s poetry to the growing archive of his writings. A new poem will be added each month in the style we have pursued for his essays and recipes which can be seen at other sub pages beneath the Resources section of the website.   http://plantsandhealers.org/resources/frank-cooks-poetry/

August Essay and Five Year Memorial

The August essay post from Frank Cook’s archives is up and available at the PHI website and link below. It is titled “During the Drought” and is particularly germane to the current California water crisis as well as droughts of a more metaphysical sort. Written by Frank in 1989 it still rings fresh and true … Read more

PHI receives another grant!

Plants and Healers International recently received a $10,000.00 grant through the Little Acorn Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to continue our work of botanical education and outreach. We are over joyed and very grateful for this support toward our initiatives. See more about the foundation at their website: http://www.cfwnc.org/    Support PHI … Read more

New Videos on Mtn Xpress

PHI Executive Director Marc Williams recently filmed a couple of videos for Asheville, NC weekly Mtn Xpress. The content covers wild greens pesto. The next video in the series coming up in August will cover the making of salad dressings. Stay tuned! Video link