Urban Homesteader Hacks
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Have you searched for a way in to the world of self-sufficient health and herbalism, but felt lost in the depths of terms, body systems, politics, and spirituality? Have you been looking for a one-stop source for simple, practical steps to bring natural health and vitality into your life and yourself?
The New Home Herbalist is that guide. Herbalist and farmer Dawn Combs has distilled years of learning and practical application to create this simple, accessible, and highly visual guide to show you how. Topics covered include:
- Find it--basic plant identification and tips on sourcing- Grow it--tips on soil, seed sourcing, and dealing with temperamental plants
- Harvest it--when and what to harvest from plants
- Preserve it--recipes for teas, salves, oils, and more
- Use it--quick references showing how and when to use
Packed with lists, photographs, charts, and recipes for quick reference, this indispensable guide will help readers to take informed, empowered steps toward more vibrant health, naturally and on their own terms. The perfect go-to guide for budding herbalists, homesteaders, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand how to be healthier using natural solutions.
Dawn Combs, MA, certified herbalist, is a wife, mother, farmer, author, ethnobotanist, and educator. She is co-owner of Mockingbird Meadows Farm and writes the "Roots Rx" column for Heirloom Gardener magazine. She is a frequent contributor to Mother Earth Living and Hobby Farm magazines, and is the author of Conceiving Healthy Babies and Heal Local.