Treat yourself to a compilation of the best culinary recipes and articles from Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac. This fantastic collection includes contributions from popular writers James Kambos, Anne Sala, Dallas Jennifer Cobb, Magenta Griffith, Nancy Bennett, Stephanie Rose Bird, and more. Exploring lavender, basil, rosemary, sage, and other favorite herbs, this book is a must-have for those who are interested in cooking with nature's own ingredients. Features the best recipes and articles from Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac, a fan favorite now in its sixteenth year! Includes recipes for: Herbal vinegar, butters, and beverages Salad dressing, honey, and candies Beer, wine, and liqueurs Comfort foods and vegetarian fare Jams, jellies, and condiments Breakfast, brunch, dinners, and much more!

Valuable Insights for All Your Verdant Ventures Cherished by gardeners, cooks, crafters, and other plant enthusiasts for more than 25 years, this enduring treasure blooms again with new ideas for growing and utilizing nature’s bounty. Nurture your herbal passion with this edition’s bouquet of innovative concepts ranging from downy mildew–resistant basil to scented fire starters. Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac sprouts fresh insights on pond gardens, indigo dye, medicinal herbs, and more. Some of today’s top writers provide easy-to-follow plans for a calming garden, Mediterranean herb garden, and salsa garden, as well as in-depth profiles on cloves, cottonwood, peonies, and wild strawberry. This guide also includes a twelve-month gardening log with calendars, moon phases, and tips. Whether you want to make herbal vinegars or a garden paradise, this almanac will inspire your practice throughout the year. DIY gardening solutions and companion planting guide Growing tips for woodland herbs Fruit and flower preservation techniques African farming methods for healthy soil Recipes and craft ideas

With recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and herbal lore, Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac has provided new ideas and perspectives for gardeners and herb lovers for almost twenty years. Enjoy many fun and easy ways to enrich your cooking and crafting, from recipes for bread, jam, and candies to how-to guides on landscaping, creating decorations and holiday ornaments, and much more. This year’s almanac provides dozens of captivating articles, featuring health and beauty methods, the history and modern uses of various herbs, and special tips, facts, and recommended resources. Use hands-on projects and ingredients you can grow yourself to fill your year with herbal delight. Explore xeriscaping and growing succulents Create home decor with things found in nature Discover herb profiles on rosemary, dandelions, and yarrow Cook with plant-based proteins, edible flowers, and early spring greens Build a miniature greenhouse and butterfly boxes Use weeds for first aid Optimize your planting schedule

Cutting-Edge Botanical Wisdom for All Herbalists Expand your herbal practice with an inspiring crop of ideas for growing and benefiting from some of nature's most versatile vegetation. With its hands-on projects and herbal insight, this almanac is a perennial favorite among gardeners, cooks, crafters, and other plant enthusiasts. Now in its 25th year, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac features exciting new articles about fruit tree guilds, herb-flavored desserts, functional aprons, and more. This guide provides easy-to-follow plans for a hobbit garden, dog garden, and spaghetti sauce garden, as well as in-depth profiles on zucchini, spinach, caraway, and garlic. It also includes a twelve-month gardening log with calendars, moon phases, and tips. Whether you are interested in bucket gardening, floral arranging, natural food colorings, or wild plant cultivation, this almanac is sure to keep you engaged throughout the year. • DIY gardening solutions and companion planting guide • Mushroom foraging • Business tips for herbalists • Herbal remedies for better sleep • Recipes and craft ideas

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

Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac offers a wide variety of practical ideas on how to benefit from nature's most versatile plants. With hands-on projects, fresh ideas, and tips and techniques, this guide is designed for herb enthusiasts of all skill levels. It also features innovative herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore.

Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac offers a wide variety of practical ideas on how to benefit from nature's most versatile plants. With hands-on projects, fresh ideas, and tips and techniques, this guide is designed for herb enthusiasts of all skill levels. It also features innovative herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore.

Now in its 23rd year, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac provides a wealth of practical ideas on growing, using, and benefiting from nature's most dynamic plants. With gardening resources, hands-on projects ideas, and dozens of helpful tips and techniques, this guide is packed with information for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Discover a wealth of innovative herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore. This year's edition also includes profiles for red clover, hydrangea, yerba mate, and marjoram. Herbs are an important part of a life dedicated to wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are interested in seasonal herbs for self-care, vegan recipes, kitchen cosmetics, or creating an alpine rock garden, this wonderful almanac has something to delight your herbal practice.

Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac offers a wide variety of practical ideas on how to benefit from nature's most versatile plants. With hands-on projects, fresh ideas, and tips and techniques, this guide is designed for herb enthusiasts of all skill levels. It also features innovative herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore. This year's edition also includes profiles for ginger, rhubarb, chamomile, sunflower, and comfrey and articles on: Aromatics for Nervous, Respiratory, and Digestive Systems • Edible Wild Herbs and Grasses • Swedish Princess Cake with Matcha • Chewable Herbal Pills • Late-Season Herb Gardening • Italian Citrus Fruits • Soup Garden • Tinctures • Crafting with Recycled Materials • Herbal Bath Recipes • The Gardens of Pompeii • Gourmet Herbal Sandwiches • Conservation Plants • Homemade Herbal Scrubs • And Much More

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