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A new approach to growing local medicine, including information on geo-authenticity, wildcrafting, and developing a good business plan Both a business guide and a farming manual, The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer will teach readers how to successfully grow and market organic medicinal Western herbs. Whether you're trying to farm medicinal plants, culinary herbs, or at-risk native herbs exclusively or simply add herbal crops to what you're already growing, successful small-scale herb farmers Jeff and Melanie Carpenter will guide you through the entire process--from cultivation to creating value-added products. Using their Zack Woods Herb Farm in Vermont as a backdrop, the Carpenters cover all...
In a world where the pursuit of health and well-being is of paramount importance, the age-old wisdom of harnessing the healing power of medicinal herbs has resurfaced with newfound vigor. The realization that nature's pharmacy holds an abundance of remedies for both common ailments and complex medical conditions has spurred a renaissance in the cultivation of medicinal herbs. Welcome to a comprehensive journey into the art and science of nurturing and harvesting these remarkable plants. The allure of medicinal herbs lies not only in their historical significance, but also in their continued relevance in today's world. Medicinal herbs offer an alternative and often gentler approach to wellnes...
Explains how to select, grow, and use herbs in herbal breads, vinegars, lotions, and bath salts.
This book contains the complete guide to growing parsely herbs from varieties to harvesting
“Seasoned and novice growers alike will find a mother lode of information and wisdom packed into this gem of a book!”—Nancy Phillips, author of The Herbalist’s Way *Updated with new information about herb dryers and construction, soil fertility, growing cannabis, and more In the first edition of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer, authors Jeff and Melanie Carpenter presented a comprehensive seed-to-bottle guide for aspiring and experienced growers alike, from basic business considerations to planting and propagation to creating value-added products. Now they’re back with a revised and updated edition, sharing the lessons they’ve learned throughout their twenty-five years of operat...
Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘Specialist Subject Cookbook’ category (2022) André Simon Awards shortlisted (2022) "A beautiful book, and one which makes me want to cultivate my garden just as much as scurry to the kitchen." — Nigella Lawson "At its core this book is about cooking, but it's an essential and valuable resource for folk who love to grow their own herbs and cook. Sorted by individual herbs with detailed notes on how to grow and use them, it's going to be a book I will turn to a lot over the years." — Nik Sharma Herb is a plot-to-plate exploration of herbs that majors on the kitchen, with just enough of the simple art of growing to allow the reader ...
Jekka McVicar has spent over twenty years growing herbs. She knows from experience which herbs will grow, and grow well; and which will succeed when grown at home. Her practical knowledge as a herb farmer is second to none, and is constantly increasing as new varities come on the market, or as she experiments with improved species. Only the herbs that Jekka has first hand experience of are included in this guide - some 335 of them. All are accompanied by tips on seasonalcultivation, growing from seed and cuttings, along with their individual history. All of this is augmented by over 200 culinary ideas and recipes.
Millions of people are rediscovering the healing power of herbs and thetraditional medicines of our ancestors. The market for fresh, locally-grown herbsand spices is seemingly unending. Overseas supplies of herbs are now becomingknown for pesticide contamination. Herb growing, processing and marketingauthority Richard Alan Miller shares his decades of experience in this definitivebook. Miller takes herb production out of the home garden and plants it firmlyinto the realm of the commercially viable enterprise. No matter where you live,the potential exists for you to earn a living on a small parcel of land.Whether you're a farmer looking for a profitable alternative crop or a farmsteadenterpri...
Complete details for anyone who wants to grow plants as a small business.