Growing 101 Herbs that Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies
By nones on Dec 18, 2009 in Herbal
- ISBN13: 9781580172158
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Product Description
Complete instructions for successfully growing 101 medicinal plants using totally organic techniques. Hartung, a certified organic grower and board member of United Plant Savers, shares all the secrets of propagation, soil preparation, natural pest management, harvesting techniques, and even garden design for both beauty and highest yield. Also includes herb-by-herb profiles and a guide to making medicines and delicious healing foods.Amazon.com Review
An excellent guide for novices and experts alike, Growing 101 Herbs That Heal combines gardening, cooking, crafts, and natural healthcare into one sturdy manual. The author’s care and concern for healthy plants and people are evident on every page, and there’s an astonishing amount of detail in every section. Simple plant listings cover multiple pages, outlining everything from drainage preferences to the size and color of blooms. The different garden styles presented range from formal knot gardens to carefree wild gardens, with lots of choices for raised beds and containers. Organic methods for fertilizing and pest control are emphasized–time to get familiar with beneficial nematodes!
If you’ve already got an herbal garden in place and are now wondering what to do with your harvest, look no further. Delicious recipes for breads, soups, and salads are here, along with medicinal tinctures, creams, and bath soaks, which are great for gifts or home use. There are also straightforward tips for starting an herb-based home business from your own creations. The last section is a fascinating materia medica that devotes a separate page to each herb, going into beneficial companion plants, harvesting time, market value, and home pharmacy uses. From common peppermint to the unusual yerba de la negrita, you’ll enjoy the lovely pictures at least as much as the helpful information. –Jill Lightner
Growing 101 Herbs that Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies
On Dec 19, 2009, J. Walters said:
This book gave me what I wanted to know from every step of the proccess of making my own medicines and home remedies. From seed to jar!
Rating: 5 / 5
On Dec 19, 2009, JMD said:
vital information for a coming time when alternatives will be a necessity, not just an alternative.
Rating: 5 / 5