The Organic Herb Gardener

Author : Jeff Carpenter
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603585745
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer written by Jeff Carpenter and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 the basic practical information farmers need to know to get an organic herb farm up and running, including: • Size and scale considerations; • Layout and design of the farm and facilities; • Growing and cultivation information, including types of tools; • Field and bed prep; • Plant propagation; • Weed control, and pests and diseases; • Harvesting, as well as wild harvesting and the concept of geo-authentic botanicals; • Postharvest processing; and, • Value-added products and marketing. The authors also provide fifty detailed plant profiles, going deeper into the herbs every farmer should consider growing. In an easy-to-understand, practical, and comprehensive manner, readers will learn how to focus on quality over quantity, and keep costs down by innovating with existing equipment, rather than expensive technology.Market farmers who have never before considered growing medicinal herbs will learn why it’s more important to produce these herbs domestically. The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer makes a convincing case that producing organic medicinal herbs can be a viable, profitable, farming enterprise. The Carpenters also make the case for incorporating medicinal herbs into existing operations, as it can help increase revenue in the form of value-added products, not to mention improve the ecological health of farmland by encouraging biodiversity as a path toward greater soil health.

Author : Gayla Trail
Publisher : Clarkson Potter Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0307886875
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Easy Growing written by Gayla Trail and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Easy Growing, Gayla Trail shares the tips, ideas, and know-how you need to raise delicious organic edibles wherever you can squeeze in a planter."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Miranda Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780875969947
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Backyard Herb Garden written by Miranda Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-01-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, in one complete, beautifully illustrated volume, is everything readers need to know to grow and use their own herbs. A special encyclopedia section gives clear information on identifying, growing, and enjoying more than 70 herbs. 200 color photos. 100 color illustrations.

Author : Graham Clarke
Publisher : GMC Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781861086839
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Organic Herb Gardener written by Graham Clarke and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sowing seeds to controlling pests, every subject an organic gardener needs to know about is covered in this A-Z directory of herbs.

Author : Peg Schafer
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603583300
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm written by Peg Schafer and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese herb garden.

Author : Sal Gilbertie
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 160774080X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herb Gardening from the Ground Up written by Sal Gilbertie and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden-fresh herbs impart flavor and fragrance that dried, packaged products simply can’t. Now, anyone with access to a few square yards of soil (or even a sunny patio or windowsill) can enjoy the punch and pungency that only come from fresh herbs, hand-picked from the garden. Herb Gardening from the Ground Up demonstrates how to design, seed, and nurture 38 culinary herb gardens that are delightful to the eye as well the palate. Designed to supply herbs for a wide range of flavors as well as a pleasing balance of colors, there are gardens to suit every taste and cooking trend, including a French chef’s repertoire, an Italian trattoria’s menu, the aromatic seasonings of Asia, the closer-to-home flavors of American barbecue, and the piquant profiles for a Tex-Mex feast. There are herbs for flavoring fish and game, soups and salads, bread and other baked goods, and, for the mixologists among us, even herbs for the home cocktail bar. Herb Gardening from the Ground Up offers historical insight, provides starting-from-scratch, season-to-season basics for planting in the present, and looks forward to the bright future of urban and suburban growing trends.

Author : Gaia Rodale
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781500366438
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Organic Herb Gardening written by Gaia Rodale and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Organic Herb Gardening: The Beginners Guide to Planning, Growing, and Preserving Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herbs” gives you the opportunity to bring the flavors of the globe to your table while preserving the peace of mind that comes from growing things yourself. This guide will give you the basic foundation you need to design the perfect organic herb garden for your needs, your space, and your individual tastes. With the information provided in this guide, you will be able to fill your menu with meals featuring garden-fresh herbs and your pantry and freezer with home-grown herbs to use throughout the year. You will learn: • The basics of organic gardening, and why it's important for your herb garden • How to plan out your herb garden, there are tons of different ways to go but convenience is one of the biggest factors • Several common herb garden design layouts, from medicine wheel gardens to potagers you'll have plenty of “food for thought” • How to use containers and companion planting in your herb garden, this is especially important if you are dealing with limited space • Tips for growing the most common kitchen garden herbs • Culinary and medicinal uses for those common herbs • How to preserve your fresh herbs for use throughout the year This guide provides you with the foundation you need to plan and design a beautiful, productive organic herb garden.

Author : Marc Thoma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781648767173
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herb Gardening for Beginners written by Marc Thoma and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a successful herb garden at home with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land--or even any outdoor space at all--to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. You'll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs. Intro to herb gardening--Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success. Herb profiles--Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations. 80 recipes--From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs. Discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.

Author : Sue Goetz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0760367795
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Container Herb Gardening written by Sue Goetz and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capitalizing on the popular trends of edible, container, and small-space gardening, Complete Container Herb Gardening offers all the info needed to grow fresh herbs on balconies, patios, rooftops, decks, and even on the kitchen counter.

Author : Nicole Johnsey Burke
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760366861
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kitchen Garden Revival written by Nicole Johnsey Burke and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevate your backyard veggie patch into a work of sophisticated and stylish art. Kitchen Garden Revival guides you through every aspect of kitchen gardening, from design to harvesting—with expert advice from author Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading US culinary landscape companies, and Gardenary, an online kitchen gardening education and resource company. Participating in the grow-your-own movement is important to both reduce your food miles and control what makes it onto your family’s table. If you’ve hesitated to take part because installing and caring for a traditional vegetable garden doesn’t seem to suit your life or your sense of style, Kitchen Garden Revival is here to show you there’s a better, more beautiful way to grow food. Instead of row after row of cabbage and pepper plants plunked into a patch of dirt in the middle of the yard, kitchen gardens are attractive, highly tailored food gardens consisting of easy-to-maintain raised planting beds laid out in an organized geometric pattern. Offering both four seasons of ornamental interest and plenty of fresh, homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs, kitchen gardens are the way to grow your own food in a fashionable, modern, and practical way. Kitchen gardens were once popular features of the European and early American landscape, but they fell out of favor when our agrarian roots were displaced by industrialization. With this accessible and inspirational guide, Nicole aims to return the kitchen garden to its rightful place just outside of every backdoor. Learn the art of kitchen gardening as you discover: What characteristics all kitchen gardens have in common How to design and install gorgeous kitchen garden beds using metal, wood, or stone Why raised beds mean reduced maintenance What crops are best for your kitchen garden A planting, tending, and harvesting plan developed by a pro Season-by-season growing guides It's time to join the Kitchen Garden Revival and start growing your own delicious, organic food.