James A. Duke (4 April 1929 ~ 10 December 2017)
With sadness, we wish to inform readers of this Green Farmacy Garden blog site that Jim Duke peacefully passed in his home on December 10, 2017. He lived an amazing life filled with adventure, plants, people and music until his senectitude at age 88. Jim’s desire was for his medicinal plant sanctuary to continue for as long as possible to educate and inspire students. We, at the Green Farmacy Garden, are committed to Jim’s vision and will maintain the garden for tours and workshops. Look for a list our tours and workshops in the spring.
to read tributes of Jim, click on the following links:
https://thegreenfarmacygarden.com/from-the-desk-of-james-a-duke/
https://thegreenfarmacygarden.com/jim-dukes-legacy/
http://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2017/12/in-memoriam-jim-duke.html
http://www.muih.edu/remembering-dr-jim-duke
Remembering Jim.
So sorry to hear this! I had intended on meeting Jim in person this summer to let him know what an inspiration he was in my life and health. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
I met Jim at a New Crops conference and he helped connect me with suppliers of Taxis plant material for the Nepal Medicinal Plant Project. To me Jim was a giant of a man in the field of medicinal plants. His work with Norman Farnsworth in the development of the Napralert Database is epic to say the least. He truly lived an amazing life and will be missed.
Don – Thank you for your memories of Jim! Yes, he was an epic and amazing botanist!
I met Jim a couple of times at a biodynamic conference during a weed walk and listening to him play music . He was an inspirational man .I have always wanted to visit his gardens- perhaps I will get a chance too one day .
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thank you jim,rest in peace.
your wonderful inspiration and garden encouraged me to look beyond the pharmacy for much older solutions to life’s ills with great success,and as you often said–they taste good too.you wont be forgotten-even in the scottish glens.
Charles, Thank you for your comments. Jim just may be hanging out in the scottish glens sipping on spirits! cheers!
I learned much from this wonderful man through his books and a few videos I saw on YouTube. Blessings for him and his family and friends. It is sad for the loss, yet he left a great legacy with his work to be celebrated.
C.G. thank you for your thoughts!
RIP Dr. Duke! Thank you for all you have contributed to bring knowledge and clarity to Natural Health options. You have made a difference for so many and will continue to do so through your publications and Garden. Thank you!
As I am listening to the “Herbalbum”, Cindy & I are remembering Jim in our prayers and the many things we have learned.
We have been on many trips with him that Chuck had arranged as follows.
1. Two trips to the Amazon. 1995 and 2005.
2. Cost Rica.
3, The rhine river, Peggy was there. Tip died the day before we left home.
4. Kenya & Tanzania where Jim wore some of my clothes until his luggage arrived.
5. Cuba. Missed a departure flight, Jim & I shared a room. Cindy, Helen & Gail shared another.
What memories we have!!!!
Cynthia & Jack Klee, Crown Point IN
HI Jack…somehow, I missed your reply but want you to know how touched I am from hearing back from you and your incredible trips with jim ! email greenfarmacygarden@gmail.com if you have any further memories/thoughts of Jim!
best,
Helen
I just started following his blog today and came across this very sad blog. He is blessed to have a dedicated support team to keep his passion alive.