Description

Learn how to make the most of your common garden plants like the herbalists of the past

Unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist, and explore its rich folklore and history. Discover the hidden delights in your own garden and how to use them to make delicious edible treats, herbal cures and restorative beauty products. With photographs to help you safely identify edible plants and tips on how best to prepare and preserve your finds, this is the essential guide to enjoying the home-grown riches of your garden.

Enjoy the therapeutic delights of the plants to be found in your own garden with easy-to-follow recipes.

   Heal dry hands with calendula balm
   Encourage restful sleep with cherry moon milk
   Get creative with a vivid blue ink made from cornflowers
   Try a borage infusion for tired eyes
   Soothe itchy skin with herbal bath tea
   Bake a delicious nettle and lemon sponge cake
   Freshen up with a rosemary mouthwash
   Enjoy a cool glass of red clover lemonade

Book Details

   Language: English
   Published: 2021
   ISBN: 1787839796
   Format: EPUB