Christine Parks, owner/operator of Camellia Forest Tea Gardens and author of Grow Your Own Tea (Timber Press 2020), is a frequent speaker and educator promoting homegrown and local tea production from Camellia sinensis. For nearly 20 years, she has been passionate about learning and sharing her own journey in tea, supporting growers of all types, from home gardeners to farmers. At Camellia Forest, together with her husband David, Christine tends their diverse collection of tea varieties, holds on-site workshops, and enjoys producing her own tea and floral blends. Contact www.teaflowergardens.com (tea gardens, newsletter, classes), www.camforest.com (Camellia Forest Nursery).