Barrette Elizabeth - Llewellyns 2019 Herbal Almanac: A Practical Guide to Growing, Cooking & Crafting

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First e-book edition 2018

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Contents

by JD Hortwort

by Jill Henderson

by James Kambos

by Kathy Martin

by Diana Stoll

by Kathy Vilim

by Charlie Rainbow Wolf

by Suzanne Ress

by Corina Sahlin

by Dawn Ritchie

by Monica Crosson

by Emily Towne

by Deborah Castellano

by Holly Bellebuono

by Thea Fiore-Bloom

by Dallas Jennifer Cobb

by Elizabeth Barrette

by Diana Rajchel

by Anna Franklin

by Natalie Zaman

by Susan Pesznecker

by Autumn Damiana

: USDA Hardiness Zones

by Anne Sala

Kale: A Decorative and
Delicious Superfood by Doreen Shababy

by Estha K. V. McNevin

by Magenta Griffith

by Mireille Blacke

Introduction to
Llewellyns Herbal Almanac

H olistic care for the mind, body, and soul starts in the garden. Gardeners of all skill levels and climates can find common ground in early morning weeding, combating pests, marveling at this years abundant harvest, and impatiently waiting to plan next years plot. The work is hard, but the rewards are bountiful. Growing herbs is good for the spirit, and using them in home-cooked meals, remedies, and crafts is clean, healthy, and just plain delicious.

The 2019 edition of the Herbal Almanac is a love letter and guidebook to the hands-on application of herbs in our daily lives. With sage advice appealing to novice gardeners and experienced herbalists alike, our experts tap into the practical and historical aspects of herbal knowledgeusing herbs to help you connect with the earth, enhance your culinary creations, and heal your body and mind.

In addition to the twenty-seven articles, this book now offers brand new reference materials tailored specifically for successful growing and gathering. Use this book to log important dates, draw your garden plan, practice companion planting, find a helpful herbal remedy, and keep track of goals and chores in the personal logbook pages.

Reclaiming our connection to Mother Earth in our own backyards can bring us harmony and balanceand a delicious, healthy harvest. May your garden grow tall and your dishes taste divine!

Note: The old-fashioned remedies in this book are historical references used for teaching purposes only. The recipes are not for commercial use or profit. The contents are not meant to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or substitute consultation with a licensed health-care professional. Herbs, whether used internally or externally, should be introduced in small amounts to allow the body to adjust and to detect possible allergies. Please consult a standard reference source or an expert herbalist to learn more about the possible effects of certain herbs. You must take care not to replace regular medical treatment with the use of herbs. Herbal treatment is intended primarily to complement modern health care. Always seek professional help if you suffer from illness. Also, take care to read all warning labels before taking any herbs or starting on an extended herbal regimen. Always consult medical and herbal professionals before beginning any sort of medical treatmentthis is particularly true for pregnant women. Herbs are powerful things; be sure you are using that power to achieve balance.

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Getting to Perennial

by JD Hortwort

W hen I was a young gardener at my first home, I had the same aspirations as most gardeners. I envisioned my little starter home with a luscious border in front of the windows, billowing with flowers that would inspire envy from passersby. In the backyard my flower beds would produce copious floral harvests to fill each room with bouquets. How hard could it be? There were only five rooms in the house! I would achieve this ambition with perennials, plants that would come back year after year. After all, my gardening magazines assured me, perennials would be cost-effective, durable, and relatively insect and maintenance free. And, they would have beenif I could have gotten them to a perennial state.

The gardening community has a long-standing joke (a definition, actually) for perennials. It states a perennial is a plant that, had it survived, would have lived three to five years. The plant tag in the container may say perennial, but it is up to you to make that dream a reality. You do that by understanding what a perennial is, where and how it likes to grow, and just how much you can realistically expect from it.

Perennial : Lasting a Long Time

To be considered a perennial , the plant in question has to survive for at least three years. A one-year plant is an annual ; a two-year plant is a biennial . A perennial can last many yearsthat is, unless you do something to your perennial to cause it to die in the first or second year.