Summersdale The Garden Apothecary: Recipes, Remedies and Rituals | Hardcover

Unlock the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with The Garden Apothecary by Christine Iverson. This essential guide draws on the wisdom of herbalists of the past, teaching you how to utilize the common plants in your own garden for delicious edible treats, restorative beauty products, and herbal cures. Explore the rich folklore and history behind these practices while learning safe identification, preparation, and preservation techniques for your home-grown riches.

As the author of the best-selling The Hedgerow Apothecary, Christine Iverson provides easy-to-follow recipes to help you enjoy the therapeutic delights of your garden.

• Learn to make the most of common garden plants using traditional apothecary methods.
• Discover recipes for edible treats, herbal cures, and beauty products.
• Includes photographs to aid in the safe identification of edible plants.
• Provides tips on preparation and preservation of harvested garden finds.
• Explore the rich folklore and history associated with herbalism.

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

• Author: Christine Iverson
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 10, 2021
• Pages: 208
• ISBN-13: 978-1787839793
• Dimensions: 196 x 25 x 175mm
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)

This book is an essential addition for enthusiasts of gardening, herbal remedies, and traditional home crafts, offering practical ways to connect with the natural bounty of your garden.