The Homesteader's Guide to Growing Herbs: Learn to Grow, Prepare, and Use Herbs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781647393724)

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.

Author: Kristine Brown
ISBN-10: 1647393728
ISBN-13: 9781647393724
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Language: English
Published: 07/21/2020
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d