Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac 2016

Cultivate Good Health With Nature’s Versatile Herbs Now in its 16th year and better than ever, Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac features dozens of articles that explore the many uses of herbs. From gardening, cooking, and crafts to health, beauty, and lore, this treasury of innovative herbal ideas will improve your life through the power of nature’s helpful plants. Discover friendly fungi for the herbalist, permaculture and the herb garden, herb perfumes, misunderstood mint, a salute to spuds, and inspiration for blackberrying. 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. Explore herbal remedies for insomnia and anxiety Create natural insect repellant Learn the secrets of wildcrafting with weeds Make herbal balms, salves, and love charms Take inventory of the herb cupboard Use herbs to improve the mind Reap the benefits of flower essen