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The essential guide to sowing, growing, and preparing herbs for homesteaders
Growing herbs means growing your own food, home remedies, beauty products, and more. This homesteader’s handbook is packed with expert information on planting, caring for, and using herbs to nourish and nurture yourself, your family, your pets, and even your livestock.
Learn about the countless perks of cultivating herbs on your homestead, find tons of info on foraging and growing, and get a step-by-step guide to creating your own herbal teas, tinctures, salves, and more. Who knew your own soil had so much potential?
This standout among homesteader books includes:
Garden planning―Discover a helpful guide to planning an herb garden, from selecting plants to deciding the size and location of your growing area.An herb encyclopedia―Explore an informational index of common household herbs, including the parts used, plant properties, safety considerations, preservation methods, and much more.A range of recipes―Try dozens of recipes for everything from homemade marshmallows and basil-infused cooking oil to sunburn soother spray, furniture polish, and natural deodorant.
From pickled garlic to pain relief, you can feed and heal your family with the power of herbs.
From the Publisher
Embrace your green thumb with:
Herbs from A-Z, explained
Explore an informational index of 20 medicinal herbs that are easy to grow on your homestead, from basil to willow.
Practical gardening guide
Learn how to select plants for your herb garden, determine the size and location of your growing area, and choose the type of soil you should use.
Herbal recipes for holistic health
From sauerkraut to allergy relief tea, shower mildew cleaner, and remedies for animals, you’ll find dozens of recipes for the everyday usage of herbs.
Publisher : Callisto
Publication date : July 21, 2020
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 184 pages
ISBN-10 : 1647393728
ISBN-13 : 978-1647393724
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.46 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #3,010,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,394 in Herb Gardening #1,841 in Herb, Spice & Condiment Cooking #4,345 in Sustainable Living
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