Homegrown herbs - a complete guide to growing, using, and enjoying more than 100 herbs

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Homegrown herbs

Introduction

This book reflects all the positive energy I’ve been gifted with by many individuals during my life and my work with plants. I hold every one of you in my heart with honor and respect. You are each
a piece of the reason that I embrace this passion for plants and have chosen this lifestyle.

CONTENTS

1. CHAPTER ONE - An Introduction to Growing and Using Herbal Plants
2. CHAPTER TWO - Selecting Plants and Designing Your Garden
3. CHAPTER THREE - Secrets to Great Soil
4. CHAPTER FOUR - Propagation Methods
5. CHAPTER FIVE - Garden Maintenance
6. CHAPTER SIX - Pest and Disease Control
7. CHAPTER SEVEN - Harvesting from the Garden
8. CHAPTER EIGHT - Making Herbal Preparations for Medicine and
9. Personal Care
10. CHAPTER NINE-  Cooking with Herbs
11. CHAPTER TEN - Herb Personalities

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

MY DANCE WITH THE PLANTS began a long time ago, over 30 years now. My journey to understand how to grow and use them will be ongoing for all the rest of the days that I walk on this earth. Many people have played a role in my understanding of inspiration for working with herbs.

I offer my gratitude and appreciation to my elders, within my family and my community, and to the
teachers who have helped me learn about plants. My love and sincerest thanks to my husband, Chris,
my daughter, M’lissa, and my beautiful parents, Alvin And Carroll. They nurture and love me in every way and have given me so much support in the writing of this book.

Thank you to Rosemary Gladstar, who came into my life as my teacher, who has enriched my life as
one of my most treasured friends. She has done me the great honor of writing the foreword for this book. Much love to you, Rosemary.

I offer my thanks to Saxon Holt, the photographer. He made the photo shoots easy and fun, for which I am very grateful. He is a joyful man with great talent. I am deeply indebted to Carleen, my editor at
Storey, who has been a constant source of guidance, kind and inspiring words, and excellent editorial advice.

Thank you, Carleen. I appreciate you! To the rest of the Storey staff, thank you for being so helpful in
every way.

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