Herbal Gardening

Many of us spend our days cooped up indoors, disconnected from the natural world around us. Cities, technology, and our fast-paced modern lives cause us to overlook the absolute wonder that abounds in nature. This comprehensive guide is your first step into the rewarding world of herbal gardening... and get this, no green thumb required!

"The Homesteader's Herbal Handbook" is a comprehensive and empowering guide that seamlessly intertwines the wisdom of traditional herbalism with the practicality of modern homesteading. This thoughtfully crafted book invites listeners on a journey into the heart of sustainable living, where the art of cultivating and utilizing herbs becomes a cornerstone of a self-sufficient lifestyle. From the first minute, listeners are immersed in the enchanting world of herbs, learning how to harness the natural power of plants for health, well-being, and a myriad of homesteading applications.

Stephanie Rose Bird grew up surrounded by forests, listening to the stories of her ancestors and learning African healing ways. From an early age, she dedicated herself to herbalism and living a spiritually fulfilled life in harmony with nature. Now, the wisdom she as accrued is gathered in this impressive encyclopedic work of African Healing and herbal medicine. Stephanie teaches you how to garden and harvest in unison with the seasons, and how to use herbalism and magic—derived from ancestral and spiritual helpers—to heal.

In this book you will learn about the top five medicinal plants you can plant in your own garden, their benefits to your health, and how to keep growing them so you never run out of supply. I'm sure there are so many other reasons to start your own herb garden, so let this book be your first step. I'd like to introduce you to the top five medicinal plants on the planet, how to plant them, how to grow them, and how to use them.

When it comes to our health, more and more people want to take it into their own hands. In this modern day and age, where medicine has become an industry and people don't trust drugs that haven't fully been tested, it is comforting to go back to our roots in nature and consider the healing benefits of herbs.

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half—all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

Container gardening is a great way to garden in a small space, and there are so many options with container gardening! If versatility is something you desire, then container gardening just might be for you. You can grow plants in about any container at all; so cost is completely dependent on you. My mother has been known to plant flowers in old teapots and soda bottles alike.

Through this book, Growing Your Own Tea Garden: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Grow the Herbs and Plants You Need for Your Infusions and Teas Including Several Healthful Herbal Recipes, you will learn how to grow your tea garden, even in your backyard, which can provide you with a steady supply of this wonderful beverage. Plus, you can add these healthy plants to your edible garden as well.

Gardening, with any kind of plant life, should be viewed as a relaxing and fulfilling activity. It not only brings you closer to Earth, but also allows you to have a somewhat intimate relationship with it. There's a different kind of satisfaction there, being that close to nature, understanding the workings of this life form and forging a symbiotic relationship with the elements. For there is such a joy to gardening and, as you delve into the foundations of this ancient ritual of planting, caring, and, finally, harvesting, you will find happiness in the fruits of this bountiful Earth.

Are you looking to improve your health through the power of medicinal plants? Have you always wanted to grow your own herbs at home? Did you know 80 percent of the population relies on traditional herbal medicine for primary health care? Since ancient times, people have used herbal plants to treat diseases and enhance their general health and well-being.