Ava Green is a seasoned herbalist with over 32 years of experience in herbal medicine, specializing in natural remedies and self-sufficient healing practices. Co-author of Grow Your Own Medicine: Handbook for the Self-Sufficient Herbalist (2022) and author of The Art of Herbal Healing: Herbalism for Beginners, she collaborates with healthcare professionals like nurse and naturopath Kate Bensinger to bridge traditional herbal knowledge with practical, science-backed guidance. Green’s work emphasizes growing and using medicinal herbs to treat root causes of ailments, offering readers strategies to build home apothecaries and avoid reliance on conventional pharmaceuticals. Her books, praised for beginner-friendly instructions and detailed herb profiles (including propagation, harvesting, and therapeutic uses), have earned strong reviews for their accessible approach to herbalism. Green continues to write and mentor aspiring herbalists, advocating for chemical-free gardening and holistic health. She shares updates through her online community and resides in an undisclosed location, likely in the U.S. or U.K. based on publisher references.