Llewellyn's 2018 Herbal Almanac: Gardening, Cooking, Health, Crafts, Myth & Lore - Softcover

Llewellyn; Crosson, Monica; Henderson, Jill; Zaman, Natalie; Barrette, Elizabeth; McNevin, Estha K. V.; Sahlin, Corina; Martin, Kathy; Sala, Anne; Pesznecker, Susan; Ress, Suzanne; Castellano, Deborah; Rajchel, Diana; Rainbow Wolf, Charlie; Kambos, James; Shababy, Doreen; Blacke, Mireille; Porter, Stacy M; Cragin, Sally; Hortwort, JD; Whitehurst, Tess; Marquis, Melanie; Lupa; Reufner, Laurel; Fiore-Bloom, Thea; Emyme; Kynes, Sandra; Raedisch, Linda; Lazic, Tiffany; Grant, Ember

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738737801 ISBN 13: 9780738737805

Publisher: Llewellyn Publications, 2017

Synopsis

With recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and herbal lore, Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac has provided new ideas and perspectives for gardeners and herb lovers for almost twenty years. Enjoy many fun and easy ways to enrich your cooking and crafting, from recipes for bread, jam, and candies to how-to guides on landscaping, creating decorations and holiday ornaments, and much more. This year’s almanac provides dozens of captivating articles, featuring health and beauty methods, the history and modern uses of various herbs, and special tips, facts, and recommended resources. Use hands-on projects and ingredients you can grow yourself to fill your year with herbal delight.

• Explore xeriscaping and growing succulents
• Create home decor with things found in nature
• Discover herb profiles on rosemary, dandelions, and yarrow
• Cook with plant-based proteins, edible flowers, and early spring greens
• Build a miniature greenhouse and butterfly boxes
• Use weeds for first aid
• Optimize your planting schedule

About this title

About the Authors

As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.

Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.

Monica Crosson is a master gardener who has taught gardening through her local Washington State University's extension office for more than twenty-five years. She has been a practicing Witch and educator for over thirty years and is a member of Evergreen Coven. Monica is the author of The Magickal Family, A Year in the Enchanted Garden, and Cozy Cottage Witchery. She is also a regular contributor to Llewellyn's annuals and datebooks as well as magazines such as Enchanted Living and Witchology. Visit her at MonicaCrosson.substack.com.

Natalie Zaman is the author of Color and Conjure and Magical Destinations of the Northeast (Llewellyn); the co-author of Sirenz (Flux), Sirenz Back In Fashion (Flux), and Blonde Ops (Thomas Dunne Books); and is a contributor to various Llewellyn annual publications.

Susan "Moonwriter" Pesznecker is a writer, college English teacher, nurse, and hearth Pagan/Druid living in northwestern Oregon. She holds a Master's degree in professional writing and loves to read, watch the stars, camp with her wonder poodle, and work in her own biodynamic garden. Sue has authored Yule: Rituals, Recipes, & Lore for the Winter Solstice (Llewellyn, 2015) and Crafting Magick with Pen and Ink (Llewellyn, 2009). She is also a regular contributor to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars. Visit her at Instagram.com/susanpesznecker.

Deborah Castellano (Bridgewater, New Jersey) is author of Glamour Magic: The Witchcraft Revolution to Get What You Want (Llewellyn, 2017) and Magic for Troubled Times: Rituals, Recipes and Real Talk for Witches (Llewellyn, 2022). She is an independent maker of ritual perfume and other fineries and active in her local chosen communities. She enjoys old typewriters and record players, St. Germain, and reality television. Learn more about Deb on Instagram (@debcastellano), TikTok (@auntieglamour), and her online shop: mermaidandcrow.etsy.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738737801
• ISBN 13: 9780738737805
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312