Llewellyn's 2013 Herbal Almanac: Herbs for Growing & Gathering, Cooking & Crafts, Health & Beauty, History, Myth & Lore

209 Pages·2012·7.81 MB·English

by  Llewellyn

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Contents
Introduction to Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac Growing and Gathering Herbs
Early Season Gardening with Herbs by Elizabeth Barrette Charming Morning
Glories by James Kambos Moon Shine: Herbs of the Night by Jill Henderson
A Gardener’s Wildlife Habitat by Emyme Rewilding and Reconnecting:
Wildcrafting as Sacred Stewardship by Darcey Blue French The Gardening
Wonders of Comfrey by Charlie Rainbow Wolf Vanishing Herbs by Carole
Schwalm Bees, Butterflies, and Birds: How to Welcome Flying Friends into
Your Garden by Lisa Mc Sherry A Gardener’s Education by Emyme Planting
Herbs by JD Hortwort Culinary Herbs
Borage Bliss by Suzanne Ress The Gift of Spice by Jill Henderson The Generous
Geranium by Dallas Jennifer Cobb Delicious Dishes Featuring Fruits and
Herbs by Alice DeVille Pour It On: Herbal Sauces and Dips by Elizabeth
Barrette The Perfect “Cuppa” Hot Chocolate by Susan Pesznecker Give Your
Regards to Bay Leaves: The Kitchen’s Most Underappreciated Herb by Anne
Sala Herbs for Health and Beauty
Herbs for Skin Care by Cindy Jones, Ph.D.
Flowers for Chemo by Lisa Mc Sherry Hyssop: Nature’s Medicinal Storeroom
by Susan Pesznecker Calming Down: Herbal and Natural Remedies for Stress
and Anxiety by Sally Cragin Herbalism and Energetic Healing by Calantirniel
Four Roses: Tree Medicine from the Rose Family by Darcey Blue French
Herb Crafts
Perfect Carrier Oils for Your Herbs by JD Hortwort Herbal Baths by Laurel
Reufner The Scrapbook Candle by Lexa Olick Herb History, Myth, and Lore
The Golden Apples of Jotunheim by Linda Raedisch The Artemisias by Suzanne
Ress Herbal Philosophy by Calantirniel The Numerology of Plants by Kelly
Proudfoot A Dinosaur in Your Backyard: Meet the Horsetail by Susan
Pesznecker Moon Signs, Phases, and Tables
The Quarters and Signs of the Moon
January Moon Table
February Moon Table
March Moon Table
April Moon Table
May Moon Table
June Moon Table
July Moon Table
August Moon Table
September Moon Table
October Moon Table
November Moon Table
December Moon Table
Dates to Destroy Weeds and Pests
About the Authors
Introduction to Llewellyn’s
Herbal Almanac
More and more people are using herbs, growing and gathering them, and
studying them for their enlivening and healing properties. In the 2013
edition of the Herbal Almanac, we pay tribute to the ideals of beauty and
balance in relation to the health-giving and beautifying properties of herbs.
Whether it comes in the form of a natural herbal bath, a delightful moon garden,
or a new favorite recipe, herbs can clearly make a positive impact in your life.
This year we once again bring to these pages some of the most innovative and
original thinkers and writers on herbs. We tap into practical, historical, and just
plain enjoyable aspects of herbal knowledge—using herbs to help you reconnect
with the earth, attract wildlife to your garden, enhance your culinary creations,
and heal your body and mind. The thirty-one articles in this almanac will teach
you everything from how to plant an herb garden to how to craft the perfect
carrier oils for your herbs. Enjoy!
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 treatment—this 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 Herbs
Early Season Gardening
with Herbs
By Elizabeth Barrette
A garden begins long before summer turns the world
green. One of the best times to plan a new garden, or
the expansion and refinement of an established
garden, is during the winter. You can order your seeds
and plants in advance, both for old and new gardens.
Some herbs lend themselves well to starting indoors
for later transplant. Then in early spring, you can
prepare the garden space itself so it will be ready to
receive your herbs when the weather warms up
enough.