Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies - Softcover

Hartung, Tammi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580172156 ISBN 13: 9781580172158

Publisher: Storey Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

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.

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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

From the Back Cover:

Grow Your Own Medicine!

What better way to take your medicine than straight from the garden? From St.-John's-wort to fennel, chicory to skullcap, herbalist and gardener Tammi Harung introduces you to the special cultivating and care techniques required for growing 101 versatile and useful herbs.

Add diversity and healing power to your garden with medicinal plants. Learn to grow, harvest, and make inexpensive, potent home remedies for your whole family. Discover how easy and economical it is to create your own teas, tinctures, compresses, and more.

-A totally organic approach to healthy soil and pest control

-Easy garden designs for any location and environment

-Comprehensive herb-by-herb profiles with color photos of every plant

-Delicious recipes for incorporating healing herbs into your daily meals

-Step-by-step instructions for making common herbal preparations

-Easy-reference charts for propagating, harvesting, and using each herb

About this edition

• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1580172156
• ISBN 13: 9781580172158
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256