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First e-book edition 2021

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Contents

to Llewellyns Herbal Almanac

by Elizabeth Barrette

by Monica Crosson

: Turn Your Herb Garden into a Fairytale Setting by James Kambos

by Lupa

by Marilyn I. Bellemore

by Kathy Martin

: Adventures in Biodynamic Gardening by Melissa Tipton

by Dawn Ritchie

by Suzanne Ress

by Jordan Charbonneau

: Edible Cacti for Medicine and Delight by Diana Rajchel

by Linda Raedisch

by Mireille Blacke

by Holly Bellebuono

by Charlie Rainbow Wolf

by Kathy Vilim

by Annie Burdick

: Add a Third Dimension with Trellises by Corina Sahlin

by Autumn Damiana

: USDA Hardiness Zones

by Anne Sala

by Rachael Witt

by JD Hortwort

by Sally Cragin

Introduction to
Llewellyns Herbal Almanac

G ardening and self-sufficiency have skyrocketed in popularity since the start of the global pandemic. Confinement to the home inspired a boom in growing plants both indoors and out. While adapting to the new normal, many people sought more sustainable lifestyles, causing at various times shortages of yeast and canning supplies as many peoplesome for the first timeembarked upon bread-baking journeys and preserved homegrown food for their family to enjoy in the winter months.

There is no better time to grow, use, and eat herbs than now, and we hope youll find inspiration for your own healthy life in this book. 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-three articles written by Master Gardeners, professors, and homesteaders, this book offers reference materials tailored specifically for successful growing and gathering. Use this book to log important dates, draw your garden plan, practice companion planting, garden by the moon, 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Note: The old-fashioned remedies in this book are historical references used for teaching purposes only.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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Growing
and
Gathering

Alpine Rock Gardens

Elizabeth Barrette

R ock gardening offers an interesting variation from more common types of gardening. It is especially well suited to growing herbs because the gritty soil and stone mulch discourage weeds, and the low amount of nutrients concentrates flavors in the leaves. Since many herbs come from rocky or mountainous habitats, they thrive in rock gardens. You can choose from plants that grow on lower slopes or the true alpines that cling to mountaintops. Theyre all beautiful, and many are also useful.

What Is an
Alpine Rock Garden?

An alpine garden features plants from a mountainous environment. Such places tend to be harsh. They are more often cold than warm and more often dry than wet. The soil tends to be thin, sandy or rocky, and poor. Specifically, alpine means above the tree level, so these are low-growing plants. You can also choose plants that grow in scree or on cliffs farther down. While not all alpine gardens are also rock gardens, many of them are, due to the nature of mountainous soil.

A rock garden features stones large and small. It provides a home for plants that love rocky, well-drained, often poor soil. In some cases, theres very little soil at all, with plants growing on or between the stones. The plants may come from one area or many, but they need to enjoy similar conditions. So a rock garden may emulate a hot desert, a chilly mountaintop, or even a sheer cliff. Often a number of boulders form the focus, surrounded by sand or gravel. A rock garden may also be alpine, but it doesnt have to be.