The field of plant medicine is rife with occult activity that has been cleverly disguised. This manual is designed to brighten shadowy boundaries between evidence-based herbal medicine and new age herbalism.
Which herbs grow best in a cool and shady spots? When is the proper time to prune lavender plants? What are the important factors to consider when designing a decorative...
Although the Shakers are best known today for their furniture and their innovative approach to design, the nineteenth-century Shaker communities were especially successful in two businesses: growing and selling vegetable...
Featuring an ailments-and-issues guide, instructions for creating a personalized apothecary garden, and detailed profiles for each of the herbs, this accessible book belongs on every gardener's shelf.
"A comprehensive treasure trove that covers all you need to know about gardening, from planning and planting to growing and care."--Back cover
Old Herbals O ld herbal manuscripts make C. AD 77 Naturalis Historia – by Pliny the fascinating reading . ... and De includes prescriptions sent by the Causis Plantarum – by Theophrastus , C. Patriarch of Jerusalem to King Alfred .
The art of science to grow your own herbs Holly Farrell, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens ... She is the author of The Jam Maker's Garden and RHS Plants from Pips, and contributes to gardening magazines such as The Garden and Kitchen Garden.
This guide covers culinary, decorative, cosmetic and medicinal ways to make the most of the herbs grown in a garden.
This is a contemporary, fresh look at cultivating herbs.
Profiles and provides growing information for seventy-five herbs, includes recipes for cooking, preparation of beauty products and medicine, and instructions for herbal crafts.