Contents

INTRODUCTION

Part 1: Creating an Apothecary Garden

Chapter 1: A History of Herbal Medicine

Chapter 2: Garden Design Past and Present

Chapter 3: Choosing Your Plants

Chapter 4: Bugs and Birds

Chapter 5: Tools and Personal Gear

Chapter 6: Let’s Get Going

Chapter 7: Preparing the Soil and Planting

Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Garden

Chapter 9: Window and Porch Gardens

Part 2: Preparing Herbs for Storage and Making Herbal Remedies

Chapter 10: Harvesting the Bounty of Your Garden

Chapter 11: After the Harvest

Chapter 12: Essential and Carrier Oil Basics

Chapter 13: Making Your Own Herbal Remedies

Chapter 14: Other Forms of Remedies

Chapter 15: Culinary Uses of Herbs for Good Health

Part 3: Herb Profiles

Angelica

Anise

Basil

Bay

Borage

Caraway

Cayenne

The Chamomiles

Clary

Coriander/Cilantro

Dill

Fennel

Garlic

Hyssop

Lavender

Lemon Balm

Lemongrass

Marjoram

The Mints

Parsley

Peppermint

Rosemary

The Sages

St. John’s Wort

Spearmint

Thyme

Valerian

Yarrow

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX A: Herbs for Ailments, Conditions, and Support for Good Health

APPENDIX B: Measurement Equivalents

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY