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SKY154
Revised and updated. The Prepper's Guide  to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available for to support a large-scale return to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but that botanical knowledge does provide an edge to the well prepared. This book advocates the acquisition of knowledge to allow its reader to safely identify, harvest, and use common North American plants. Wild plants can provide shelter,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: David Nash
ISBN: 9781510737723
$1799
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HCT027
Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How  gathers useful and fascinating information on every practice of natural health and healing in one handy volume. This new edition, with a smaller trim, includes all the must-have information from the original edition including chapters on herbal healing, naturopathy, homeopathy, Eastern medicine, energy healing, mind-body healing, and healing with foods. Information within these chapters includes various methods and techniques for managing and curing hundreds of ailments, as well as for maintaining a healthy constitution year-round. The content is culled from dozens of the most respected books and...
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$2499
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OMP001
Inspired, time-tested, mouth-watering recipes from the legendary Colophon Cafe in Bellingham, Wash. Simple enough for any galley and loaded with fresh, sometimes surprising, ingredients. Author's stories are worth the price alone.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 5
Author: Ray, Dunn
ISBN: 9780966728330
$1295
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SKY184
Now outdoorsman and survivalists can own this comprehensive and handy guide to edible plants authored by the US Army. Whether you are a stranded soldier, a wilderness hiker, or you just want to know which plants growing in your backyard are edible, this is an invaluable resource.Nothing is more important for the outdoorsman than being prepared to survive in the wild, and the ability to recognize edible plants is an indispensable way to do so. When survival is the chief objective, often plants are one’s best (and only) source of nutrition and medicine. The key is being familiar with their botanical structure, where to find them, and which...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 4.25
Author: Department of the Army, U.S.
ISBN: 9781510777279
$1299
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WFP045
Great Lakes Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the Great Lakes region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551264
$795
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SKY170
Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes,   Foraging for Survival   is the book for you. As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors Douglas Boudreau and Mykel Hawke believe that the future of food lies in the wild foods of times spanning back to before the mass-agriculture system of today. People have become distanced from the very systems that provide their food, and...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke
ISBN: 9781510738331
$1799
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ING008
Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom is a friendly, authoritative field guide to the challenges and delights of hunting and eating wild mushrooms - how to ID the edible ones and avoid the toxic ones. . Mushroom expert John Plischke considers 50 of the most interesting and noteworthy mushrooms out there, with full-color photos throughout and generous helpings of mushroom recipes. An attractive gift book for beginners and old-timers alike - adults as well as curious kids - Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom features heavy matte-laminated pages and concealed-wire binding for handy use outside.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: John Plischke III
ISBN: 9780981961583
$2295
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PER039
A pocket guide to identifying native ferns that grow in the U. S. Midwest and Northeast, and eastern Canada. Like other plant guides in the "Finders" series, "Fern Finder" is a dichotomous key, which leads the user step-by-step through a series of choices to the species being identified. Heavily illustrated with line drawings.
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Barbara Hallowell
ISBN: 9780912550244
$795
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PGN319
In  The Fungal Pharmacy , noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. Entries discuss the mushroom or lichen’s medicinal traits and properties, including active chemical...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Robert Rogers
ISBN: 9781556439537
$3495
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WFP095
Roadside Wildflowers can make a long road trip feel like a technicolor dream during the right seasons of the year. For the day commuter or long distance traveler, Roadside Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar, widespread wildflowers. Created and printed in the USA, this guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and updated species selection. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species organized by color for quick reference. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide will conveniently fold to fit into your pocket or car sun visor.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551790
$795
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PGW280
Step into nature, whether in a park, forest, prairie, or lakeland, and you are surrounded by edible wild foods–if you know where to look. Old traditions of foraging have seen a passionate resurgence of interest among midwestern chefs and home cooks intrigued by the vitality of foods growing just footsteps–or a healthy hike–from their doors. But many hesitate over collecting wild mushrooms: How do you know which ones are okay to eat? And once you do, how should you prepare them? Untamed Mushrooms  opens up the field, explaining how to seek, find, and cook wild mushrooms. Gorgeous full-color photographs and expert guidance unspool the...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Michael Karns, Lisa Golden Schroeder
ISBN: 9781681340869
$2995
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WFP098
Alberta Trees & Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent province-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583555460
$795
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FCP027
In this book you'll discover how to treat non-serious complaints, such as coughs, colds and sore throats, as well as suggestions for easing the strain of more permanent conditions like eczema, arthritis and asthma. Packed with easy-to-follow recipes using herbs, essential oils and ingredients found in your kitchen, the book will ensure you'll be making your own natural remedies in no time.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.4
Author: Melissa Corkhill
ISBN: 9781504800419
$999
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AVK066
Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993,   Start Mushrooming   has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier.   Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence. The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Stan Tekiela
ISBN: 9781591938309
$1495
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SKY126
There is a wealth of plants growing abundantly all over roadsides, cities, and in your own backyard; this coincides perfectly with alternative medicine and natural healing reaching into every facet of our lives. These plants have numerous medicinal uses that people have largely forgotten. Once valued and widely used, they’ve fallen out of fashion over time as they were bypassed by commercial medicine.  A companion to the team’s previous book,  Backyard Medicine for All  will focus largely on medicinal plants that grow by roads or paths in the countryside or in the city. These nearby but often overlooked ecosystems are significant...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Julie Bruton-Seal & Matthew Seal
ISBN: 9781510725942
$1499
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GPT253
From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of Washington. Helpfully organized by environmental zone, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Christopher Nyerges
ISBN: 9781493025336
$2495
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RAN436
These easy-to-use guides are divided into three parts: introductory essays; color plates and species accounts; and appendices - all in a convenient size!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.4 x 4.1
Author: Jerry Franklin
ISBN: 9780394748528
$1295
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AVK059
Learn to identify, collect, and prepare wild edibles! Step into your backyard, garden, or nearby green space, and harvest an abundance of free, nutritious, and organic greens, tubers, and fruits.   Foraging in North America   introduces you to 12 widely accessible wild plants that can be gathered safely. Compared to cultivated garden plants, these wild edibles require no care, are hardier, and are amazing sources of nutrients. Throughout much of our history, wild plants were the mainstay of human diets. They were rich in micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that nurtured good health and strong immune systems.   Foraging in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 7
Author: Tom Anderson
ISBN: 9781591938323
$995
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WPC025
With Rosemary Gladstar's expert advice, anyone can make their own herbal remedies for common ailments, such as aloe lotion for poison ivy, dandelion-burdock tincture for sluggish digestion, and lavender-lemon balm tea for stress relief. . Gladstar profiles 33 of the most common and versatile healing plants and then shows you exactly how to grow, harvest, prepare, and use them. Stock your home medicine chest with safe, all-natural, low-cost herbal preparations, and enjoy better health!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Rosemary Gladstar
ISBN: 9781612120058
$1699
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PGW278
Expand your culinary knowledge of wild and cultivated mushrooms with this comprehensive cookbook by award-winning writer and chef Bill Jones. Learn from an acknowledged expert in the field of wild foods how to source mushrooms through foraging, shopping, and growing, and get a thorough overview of the common types of wild and cultivated fungi. Gain insight into the medicinal and cultural uses of mushrooms, and reap the health benefits of simple, unprocessed food. Delicious recipes for basic pantry preparations, soups, salads, meats, seafood, and vegetable dishes, all featuring mushrooms, include: Truffle Potato Croquettes; Mushroom Pate;...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
Author: Bill Jones
ISBN: 9781771510035
$2995
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IPS314
Find connection with the land and feed your family locally, seasonally, and sustainably Nourish your family   from nature's pantry.  Foraging as a Way of Life   documents twelve months of wildcrafting, featuring five different plants each month for a full year of abundant, local, and seasonal eating. Enhance your sense of self-sufficiency while increasing food security, protecting habitat, and connecting with the land. Full-color and lavishly illustrated, this accessible, in-depth resource features: Accurate and detailed descriptions of herbs, mushrooms, berries, and other wild plants to avoid confusion and...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
ISBN: 9780865719972
$3999
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MPP014
Northwest Weeds describes and illustrates the prominent and ever-present weeds of the northwestern United States and adjacent Canada. Full-color photographs and the accompanying text emphasize the weeds' identifying characteristics. The book includes information on the origin, distribution, aggressiveness, and edibility of each weed.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Ronald J. Taylor
ISBN: 9780878422494
$1400
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GPT196
Edible wild plants are nature’s natural food source, growing along roadsides, sprouting in backyards, and blooming in country fields. North America’s diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From alyssum to watercress, chicory to purslane,  Foraging Wild Plants of North America  provides everything you need to know about the most commonly found wild greens with over 200 mouth-watering recipes.  This full-color field and feast guide with images to the most common edible wild plants is the ideal companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth.  Look inside to find recipes such as:...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.5 x 9
Author: Christopher Nyerges
ISBN: 9781493005185
$2295
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RFP054
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 1888538678
$795
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WFP131
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Plants The quality of our environment - the air, soil and water - depends greatly on trees. In this beautifully detailed guide, with full color illustrations, over 140 familiar North American species are highlighted and helpfully organized by family. Trees is the essential reference guide for nature lovers of all experience levels. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551783
$895
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RAN437
The man who revolutionized the field guide to birds now brings his formidable skills of identification and illustration to the more than six hundred tree species of North America. Similar in size and format to  The Sibley Guide to Birds , the layout for this guide is another triumph of logic and concision. Species are arranged taxonomically, not by features such as leaf shape (as in most other guides), which will enable the user to browse the images to find a match for an observed tree in the same way a birder uses the bird guide. And all pages will follow the same format, allowing the user to pinpoint particular information with ease....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 1 x 9.8
Author: David Allen Sibley
ISBN: 9780375415197
$3995
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WPC024
Due March 2013. You don't need to trek into the forest to forage edible plants. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban or suburban neighborhoods. . You'll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles. Full-color photographs make identification easy, and tips on where certain plants are likely to be found, how to avoid pollution and pesticides, and how to recognize the plants you should NEVER harvest make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Ellen Zachos
ISBN: 9781612120096
$1699
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SPB015
First-ever revision of a classic guidebook Information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities as well as updated taxonomy and 15 new species How to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes This illustrated guide to North American wild medicinals has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species, including the purple coneflower, popularly known as echinacea, as well as ephedra, jewelweed, goldenseal, and more. Scientific information for a general...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Bradford Angier, Revised by David K. Foster
ISBN: 9780811734936
$2695
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SKY169
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment?  The Forager's Handbook  is an essential guide for living this lifestyle year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and improve your health by following the way of the forager. She highlights plants that are available through each season and how to use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Vickie Shufer
ISBN: 9781510767867
$2299
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IPS322
A revised and expanded edition of the popular Pacific Northwest foraging cookbook from Deerholme Farm on Vancouver Island. The Deerholme Foraging Cookbook  is an exploration of the wild foods found in the Pacific Northwest. Award-winning chef and author Bill Jones’s recipes feature local mushrooms, edible plants, sea vegetables, and shellfish. The product of over twenty years of research and professional cooking with foraged foods, the book serves as an introduction to the world of wild food and contains identification and sourcing information, harvesting and preparation tips, and more than 100 delicious recipes featuring wild...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 7.75 x 9.25
Author: Bill Jones
ISBN: 9781771514378
$3500
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SPB009
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable foraging handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species. Scientific information for a general audience and full-color illustrations combine with intriguing accounts of the plants' uses, making this a practical guide for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Bradford Angier
ISBN: 9780811734479
$2295
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MPP031
Sagebrush country is a land of contrasts--a place of desolation and a place of beauty. This field guide explores the elegance of the sagebrush steppe as expressed in the colorful spring and fall flowers and, more subtly, in the wondrous adaptations that enable plants to withstand the extremes so typical of this harsh environment. Through color photographs and nontechnical descriptions, this book introduces visitors and residents alike to the abundant plant life in the land of bitterbrush and coyotes. This book covers northern Nevada, northeastern California, eastern Oregon and Washington, southern Idaho, western Montana, northern Utah,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Ronald J. Taylor
ISBN: 9780878422807
$1400
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GSP006
Imagine what you could do with eighteen delicious new greens in your dining arsenal including purslane, chickweed, curly dock, wild spinach, sorrel, and wild mustard. John Kallas makes it fun and easy to learn about foods you've unknowingly passed by all your life. Through gorgeous photographs, playful, but authoritative text, and ground-breaking design he gives you the knowledge and confidence to finally begin eating and enjoying edible wild plants. Edible Wild Plants divides plants into four flavor categories -- foundation, tart, pungent, and bitter. Categorizing by flavor helps readers use these greens in pleasing and predictable ways....
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 1 x 9
Author: John Kallas
ISBN: 9781423601500
$2799
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SWP068
The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging  is a full-color primer for anyone who will be voyaging on the oceans of the world. Whether your journey is a sailing trip on a private yacht or an exotic cruise ship voyage,  The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging  will explain what you can see on the sea. In addition,  The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging  will teach you how to be a better observer while out on the oceans of the world by giving you tips for the best observation points on ships and what to watch for. Author Ed Sobey holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography and is a frequent guest speaker on cruise ships throughout the...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
Author: Ed Sobey
ISBN: 9781948494021
$2995
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PGN358
Breathe deep and feel calm with this fresh, modern take on one of nature's most beneficial herbs! Find simple herbal remedies, tips, and projects for inspiration, relaxation and well-being. Harness the natural power of lavender with recipes for:    *   Lavender Matcha Latte    *   Yoga Mat Freshening Mist    *   Dried Lavender Fire-Starter    *   Lavender Frosé    *   Day's End Tea    *   Blue Day Lavender Roll-Away    *   Nourishing Lavender Makeup Remover    *   Lavender and Rose Fizzy Bath Salts    *   Sweet Dreams Diffuser Oil    *   Soothing Eye Pillow The book covers gardening (favorite...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9
Author: Bonnie Louise Gillis
ISBN: 9781632173492
$2295
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SKY181
An Updated and Expanded New Edition of  Backyard Medicine !   Modern medicine is truly a blessing. Advances are made with astonishing speed every day, using both science and technology to make our lives longer and healthier. But if the era of modern medicine began less than two hundred years ago, how did people treat sickness and poor health before then? This book holds the answer.   Researched and written by a practicing medical herbalist and natural healer, and now with even more herbs and medicinal plants,  Backyard Medicine  is the basis for a veritable natural pharmacy that anyone can create. Featuring more than 120 easily made...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal
ISBN: 9781510748057
$1699
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RAN640
Aimed at tree lovers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated handbook is the first guide to foraging specifically from trees, looking at all the incredible things we can get and make from them, from food and remedies to toys, whistles and ink. Foraging is one of the fastest-growing nature-related pastimes in the UK and US. There are many books about foraging but this is the only one that focuses on what is arguably everyone's favourite plant - trees! It profiles 40 incredible trees from the UK and US - from apple, ash and bay to walnut, willow and yew, gorgeously illustrated with watercolour, pen and ink botanical illustrations. In...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Adele Nozedar
ISBN: 9781786785473
$1995
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MOU156
A detailed guide to the most abundant and tasty edible wild plants in the Pacific Northwest Overviews of 40 edible plants with history, common names, and subspecies Beginner-friendly resource explores native, non-native, and invasive plants with detailed listings, recipes, plus a seasonal harvest calendar Full-color ID photos with detailed close-ups, as well as contextual photos of plants in the wild A foraging guide that emphasizes the tastiest wild foods of the region,  Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest  is a comprehensive, effective, and ethical resource for anyone interested in foraged food....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Guide Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.7 x 8.41
Author: Natalie Hammerquist
ISBN: 9781680517323
$2495
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MOU155
Highlights 70-plus edible species including seaweeds, beach vegetables, shellfish, mushrooms, berries, trees, ferns, and wild and weedy greens Includes more than 60 recipes, plus tips for enjoying this natural abundance Key sections describe sustainable harvesting practices Pacific Harvest , written by expert forager and guide Jennifer Hahn, introduces both novice and more experienced foragers to the Pacific Coast’s ample and diverse edible species. Recognizing your local edible berries, flowers, greens, roots, tree parts, mushrooms, seaweeds, beach vegetables, and shellfish is a passport to a comforting...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8.25
Author: Jennifer Hahn
ISBN: 9781680516685
$2695
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QRT060
Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge. Plants can be a great source of healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native plants as medicine as well as for food. Held by the Land honors and shares some of these traditions, offering a guide to: Harvesting herbs and other plants and using them topically North American...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.3 x 0.95 x 9.85"
Author: Leigh Joseph
ISBN: 9781577152941
$2499
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