Herbal almanac 2009

Broché: 312 pages
Editeur : Llewellyn Publications (3 septembre 2008)
Langue : Anglais
Quatrième de couverture:

A Wealth of Herbal Wisdom.
Abundant, fresh, and untamed, herbs can invigorate your health and soothe your spirit. Amp up the flavor factor of your favorite foods with savory spices, add a splash of color to your wardrobe, create wholesome and delicious culinary recipes, mix healing salves and tonics to ward off illnesses—and cultivate your personal connection to the natural world.
Enchanting you with herbal wisdom for over fifteen years, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac offers three dozen articles that delve into the nourishing and healing properties of the earth's most potent and bountiful gift. Get ready to heighten your green consciousness, and feel the powerful influence of herbs in your life. 

Lazy Gardens for Busy Bodies by Elizabeth Barrette
Grasses in the Herb Garden by James Kambos
Practical Pestos by Suzanne Ress
Winter and Summer Savory by Anne Sala
Herbs for Young Children by Clea Danaan
Pet Food Cooked with Love (and Herbs) by Kaaren Christ
Organic Cosmetics by Sally Cragin
Cosmetics of Ancient Egypt—Today! by Sorita d'Este
Herbal Home Care by Janice Sharkey
A Plate of Herbal Passion by Nancy V. Bennett

Table of contents:

Introduction to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac

Growing and Gathering herbs

Lazy Gardens for Busy Bodies
Nature's Pest Control
The American Mandrake
Healing Weeds
The Notable bay
Grasses in the herb Garden

Culinary Herbes

Practical Pestos
Winter and Summer Savory
What's Cooking? Check out the Goddesses' Kitchens
The Herbal Loaf
Classic Herbs Combos
Hot Stuff! Herbs for Spicy Cuisine

Herbs for health

The happy Traveler
Herbs for Young Children
Bolstering Breastfeeding
The Untold Story of St. John's Wort
the Healing Power of Comfrey
Gastrointestinal Health
Natural Remedies for Our Animal Companions
Pet Food Cooked with Love

Herbs for Beauty 

Herbal Care, Healthy Hair
Organic Cosmétics
Flower Power Beauty Parlor
Lovely Lavender
Cosmetics of Ancient Egypt

Herb Crafts 

New Hobbies, Recycled Materials
Herbal Home Care
Plant-Based Fabric
Herb-Filled Poppets
The Four Seasons of Garden Crafts

Herb History, Myth ans Lore

Nightshades and the Notorious
Plants of the Bible
Resplendent Rose
Herbs of the Southwest
The floral Clock
Traditional Scottish Staples
A plate of Herbal Passion

The Quarters and Signs of the Moon

Mon humble avis: Ma partie favorite est sans aucun doute "Culinary Herbs", les recettes sont largement inspirées de la cuisines italiennes puisqu'il y a des "pestos" dans presque toutes les recettes. Elles ont l'air succulentes, mais je me les réserve pour l'été, je ne vais pas manger des aubergines et des courgettes en Décembre! Il y a aussi des recettes pour enfants , pleins d'informations intéressantes sur les huiles essentielles, des remèdes pour différents maux (intestinaux, ...). Il y a aussi une section beauté très intéressante (je vous ai mis une photo) ainsi que des idées loisirs créatifs, bref, tout ce qui nous passione!