Growing Herbs For Health Wellness Cooking And Crafts

Author : Kim Roman
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781637413043

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Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts by Kim Roman Pdf

Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts provides everything you need to know to start your own herb garden today. From soil preparation, lighting, how often to water, pests and disease prevention, important things to know when planting indoors verses outdoors, expert gardener and author Kim Roman shares invaluable tips to producing high yield quality herbs. Kim also shares quick reference charts and plant profiles for 36 of today's most popular herbs, in addition to a few of her favorite recipes where herbs are the star ingredient including marinades, salad vinaigrettes, infused oils, delicious cocktails or mocktails, herbed and plain focaccia bread, teas and more! You can enhance your crafting projects by adding herbs as well. Herbs include echinacea, St. John's Wort, turmeric, elderberry, ginger, chamomile, Tulsi, anise hyssop and so much more!

Author : Steve Cory
Publisher : Creative Homeowner
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1580116000

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Deck Designs, All New 3rd Edition by Steve Cory Pdf

Deck Designs, 3rd Edition shows readers the latest design trends and materials in deck building. Following the format of the best-selling Deck Designs, the all-new edition features the work of four new deck designers whose work represents four different regions of the country. Created for both the do-it-yourselfer and the those who wish to work with a professional to achieve the ideal deck, Deck Designs, 3rd Edition is divided into two main sections. The first provides basic design instruction on building a deck, including information on the new generation of deck materials, dealing with problem locations, creating shade and wind screens, and adding distinctive details. The second part of the book takes an in-depth look at the work of four of the country's most successful deck builders. Through drawings and photos of actual custom deck projects readers will obtain first-hand information on what went into these truly unique projects.

Author : Brittany Wood Nickerson
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781612126906

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Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen by Brittany Wood Nickerson Pdf

Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist

Author : Editors at Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621453154

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The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs by Editors at Reader's Digest Pdf

This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.

Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : 1554750067

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The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs by Reader's Digest Association Pdf

Presents a comprehensive alphabetically arranged guide to herbs, describing their history, cooking uses, growing cycles, medicinal ingredients, and beauty product applications.

Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621455493

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Reader's Digest Essential Book of Herbs by Reader's Digest Pdf

A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid

Author : Barbara Pleasant
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0757000800

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The Whole Herb by Barbara Pleasant Pdf

The relationship between people and herbs has spanned the millennia--and what a relationship it has been Herbs have been both our medicine and our food, while their fragrance and beauty have warmed our hearts and delighted our senses.They are nature's pure and precious gifts to man. The Whole Herb is an easy-to-follow guide to the many uses of these wonderfully aromatic plants. The book begins by looking at the history and benefits of herbs, while subsequent chapters focus on their many uses, including herbs and health, herbs in the kitchen, herbs around the house, and herbs in the garden. What comes next is an A-to-Z reference profiling over fifty common herb varieties. Each entry provides information on the herb's background, benefits, and uses, along with helpful buying guides, growing instructions, preservation methods, and safety information. Throughout, insets highlight important facts and techniques, helping you fully enjoy the herbal experience.

Author : Llewellyn
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738734064

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Llewellyn's 2016 Herbal Almanac by Llewellyn Pdf

Now in its 16th year, and better than ever! Discover herbal remedies for insomnia and anxiety. Create natural insect repellent and learn the secrets of wildcrafting with weeds. Make herbal balms, salves, and love charms. There are hundreds of ways to benefit from nature’s versatile plants inside Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac. This treasury of innovative herbal ideas spans gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, and myth/lore. You’ll discover friendly fungi for the herbalist, permaculture and the herb garden, herb perfumes, herbs for the mind, misunderstood mint, a salute to spuds, inspiration for blackberrying, and how to take inventory of the herb cupboard. You’ll even find information on dream gardens and shade gardens! From herbal pickling to herbs and trees of the coniferous forest, this practical almanac is your gateway to the herbal kingdom.

Author : Debbie Wolfe
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781510762428

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Crafting with Herbs by Debbie Wolfe Pdf

Capture the beauty, fragrance, and power of herbs in these delightful crafts for home and garden. Why craft with herbs? They're easy to grow, beautiful, fragrant, full of health benefits, and are incredibly versatile! Herbs are best known for their medicinal and culinary uses, but there’s so much more you can do with them. From spray disinfectants to wreaths and garlands, custom herb salts to homemade skincare products, there's something here for every room of your house—and everyone on your gift list! Learn how to make beautiful and useful items such as: Smudge Sticks Herb Sachets Hanging Herbal Swag Natural Confetti Herbal Cleaning Vinegars Herb salts (with recipes for different blends) Herbal Teas Compound Herb Butter Lavender Neck Wrap Simple Herbal Balm And much more! In addition to the crafts, learn how to grow, prune, harvest, dry, and store your favorite herbs. Woven throughout are helpful tidbits on the wellness properties and history of herbs. Create useful crafts that will beautify your home and make wonderful DIY gifts!

Author : Andrea Neff
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : 9780738721521

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Llewellyn's 2014 Herbal Almanac by Andrea Neff Pdf

Discover the Power of Herbs As nature's most versatile and potent plants, herbs can be used in hundreds of ways to add zest and vitality to your life. Inspiring you with a bounty of innovative ideas and recipes, Llewellyn's 2014 Herbal Almanac offers dozens of articles that explore many ways of using herbs, from gardening and cooking, to health and beauty, to herb craft and lore. Cultivate a radiant spirit and a healthy life. Try delicious new recipes. Create healing salves and lotions. This friendly guide features hands-on projects, fresh ideas, and advice for herb enthusiasts of all skill levels. * Reconnect with the earth * Host your own herbal spa night * Tap into the vibrational healing power of flowers * Craft your own herbal vinegars and liqueurs * Develop and sell an entire herbal product line * Grow a curry or avocado tree * Enhance your culinary creations Published annually since 2000

Author : Bertha P. Reppert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0961721006

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Growing and Using Herbs with Confidence by Bertha P. Reppert Pdf

Author : Natalie Zaman,Jill Henderson,Charlie Rainbow Wolf,Melanie Marquis,James Kambos,Lupa,Susan Pesznecker,Doreen Shababy,Alice DeVille,JD Hortwort,Anne Sala,Magenta Griffith,Dallas Jennifer Cobb,Sally Cragin,Deborah Castellano,Diana Rajchel,Suzanne Ress,Linda Raedisch,Autumn Damiana,Monica Crosson,Thea Fiore-Bloom,Tiffany Lazic,Elizabeth Barrette,Estha K. V. McNevin,Llewellyn
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738751245

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Llewellyn's 2017 Herbal Almanac by Natalie Zaman,Jill Henderson,Charlie Rainbow Wolf,Melanie Marquis,James Kambos,Lupa,Susan Pesznecker,Doreen Shababy,Alice DeVille,JD Hortwort,Anne Sala,Magenta Griffith,Dallas Jennifer Cobb,Sally Cragin,Deborah Castellano,Diana Rajchel,Suzanne Ress,Linda Raedisch,Autumn Damiana,Monica Crosson,Thea Fiore-Bloom,Tiffany Lazic,Elizabeth Barrette,Estha K. V. McNevin,Llewellyn Pdf

An Herbal Infusion of Inspiration and All-Natural Wellness With recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and herbal lore, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac is now in its 17th year of providing new ideas and perspectives for gardeners and herb lovers. Including recipes for cordials and infusions, cranberry ketchup, natural dyes, marzipan, salads, and more, this year's almanac will enrich your cooking and crafting with ingredients you've grown yourself. Dozens of articles also include health and beauty tips, natural pest control, and the ancient history of herbs. With hands-on projects and advice, this year's edition features articles on sage, poppies, nightshades, almonds, turmeric and saffron, useful weeds, raffia, and much more. Square-foot gardening for vegetables, herbs, and fruits in a small, low-cost, low-care garden Herb and spice substitutes—easy alternatives to more expensive sources Creating an herbal insectary and working with beneficial insects that act as natural pesticides Plant therapy—low-stress techniques to improve your mental state The history and lore of herb names Herbs for teens to transition smoothly into adulthood Simple recipes for bath and body products

Author : Tony Shaffer
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1500348708

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Herb Gardening - Grow Herbs for Healing and Cooking by Tony Shaffer Pdf

"Herb Gardening - Grow Herbs For Healing And Cooking" is the book you need whether you are looking to use herbs just in your cooking or you are also interested in their healing properties.Growing herbs, both indoors and outdoors, can be very rewarding when done properly and this is what I show you in my new book. Not only can herbs be used to make your meals taste great but also many of today's ailments can be helped and healed by using herbs!In “Herb Gardening - Grow Herbs For Healing And Cooking” you will discover:-Why Grow Herbs At Home - knowing the reasons for growing your own herbs will allow you to get it right the first time!- Growing Herbs Indoors - if you follow this chapter then having your herbs grow well indoors is a piece of cake!- Growing Herbs Outdoors - some people prefer to grow herbs outside, this chapter shows you how to do it properly!- Container Gardening With Herbs - a great new way of making sure you maximize the space in your herb garden!- Growing Herbs in Greenhouses - discover the best ways to use your greenhouse space for herbs!- Caring And Maintaining Your Herb Garden - find out how to make sure your herbs are healthy and thriving!- The Different Types Of Herbs - knowing the types of herbs you can grow in your own space will help you to get the best results!- Healing Herbs - discover the unbelievable healing properties of herbs that you can grow and use whenever you choose!- Harvesting And Storing Herbs - find out how to harvest and store your herbs and make sure you can use them all year round!and much, much more...Growing your own herbs is very simple to do and great fun for all the family! It gives great results in small spaces and can provide many tasty and healing crops all throughout the year.Your herb garden can be an eye catching display and can be grown almost anywhere to give great results. Your health will benefit and your food will be tasting great in no time at all!Get started with "Herb Gardening - Grow Herbs For Healing And Cooking" by simply clicking the "Buy Button" above today. Tags: healing herbs, medicinal herbs, herb gardening, cooking herbs, herb garden, indoor herb garden, harvesting herbs, herb storage, storing herbs

Author : John Belleme,Jan Belleme
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0757000282

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The Miso Book by John Belleme,Jan Belleme Pdf

In Japan, the preparation of miso has been considered an art form for centuries. Through a unique double-fermentation process, soybeans and grains are transformed into this wondrous food. As a food, miso can be used in a wide variety of savory and satisfying dishes. As a folk remedy, it has been used to treat poor digestion, cancer, radiation sickness, tobacco poisoning, and even low libido--and its healing properties have been confirmed by modern science. The Miso Book begins with miso basics--the different types, the various manufacturing methods, and miso's role in maintaining good health. Also presented are directions for making miso at home. The recipe section provides information on the cooking and blending qualities of different types of miso, on which types of miso work best with various foods, and on how to use different misos as dairy and meat substitutes, plus over 100 recipes.--From publisher description.

Author : James D. Krystosik
Publisher : Square One Publishers, Inc.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0757001777

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Carbs from Heaven, Carbs from Hell by James D. Krystosik Pdf

If you are confused about what to eat and what to avoid, you're not alone. With all of the conflicting information -- and misinformation -- regarding diets, making the right choices is not easy. The fact is that not all carbohydrates are created equal. There are bad carbs, which have been implicated in a number of health problems, including weight gain, heart conditions, and diabetes; but there are also good carbs, which can actually help you lose unwanted pounds while maintaining maximum health. Designed to set the record straight, Carbs from Heaven, Carbs from Hell addresses these issues, and provides practical and safe recommendations to help you make wise carbohydrate choices.