The Herb Almanac : A seasonal guide to medicinal plants
(Autor) Chelsea Physic GardenA seasonal guide to medicinal plants The Herb Almanac is a beautiful and accessible seasonal guide to herbalism. Discover the best times of the year for growing specific healing herbs and also when and how to forage for wild medicine, such as water mint, St John's Wort, hawthorn berries and rosehips. Recipes are included for how to use these herbs, along with folklore stories from herb wives and hedge witches, the meanings behind their names and the history of how these natural medicines were discovered. There are plenty of tips for how to create your own medicinal herb garden, even with just a few pots, along with a biodynamic guide for sowing, planting and harvesting. Including detailed hand-drawn line illustrations to help deepen your understanding, The Herb Almanac is the perfect gift for any nature lover.
Chelsea Physic Garden
Chelsea Physic Garden, established in 1673, is the second oldest botanical garden in England. Its most famous work is "The Garden of Medicinal Plants," a comprehensive guide to the healing properties of various herbs and plants. Their literary style is informative and engaging, making complex botanical knowledge accessible to all.