Contents

Introduction to Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac

Growing and Gathering Herbs

Unraveling the Tapestry of t he Medieval Garden by Natalie Zaman

The Herbal Insectary by Jill Henderson

Gardening Square by Square by Charlie Rainbow Wolf

The Oriental Poppy by Estha K. V. McNevin

Natural Pest Control for the Garden by Melanie Marquis

For the Bees by James Kambos

The Winter Herb Garden: Bringing Your Outside Herbs In by Jill Henderson

Culinary Herbs

Eat Your Weedies by Lupa

Beverage Craft: Cordials, Safts, Shrubs, and More by Susan Pesznecker

Cranberry Ketchup: Sweet and Sassy by Doreen Shababy

The Secret Ingredient by Alice DeVille

Pocket Poor, Flavor Rich: Substitutes for Herbs and Spices by JD Hortwort

Sage: A Story of Redemption by Anne Sala

Nightshades by Magenta Griffith

Herbs for Health and Beauty

Herbs for Teen Hormones by Dallas Jennifer Cobb

Herbs for All Seasons: Essentials for Your Collection by Sally Cragin

Naturally Beautiful: DIY Beauty Products by Deborah Castellano

Heart of Gold: Turmeric, Saffron, the Capsicums, and Others by Susan Pesznecker

Plant Therapy by Lupa

Rhodiola and the Adaptogens: Your Stress Relief by Diana Rajchel

Herb Crafts

Herbs in Art by Suzanne Ress

Japanese Paper Streamers: The Mythical Origins of the Sakaki and Tamagushi by Linda Raedisch

Raffia Projects by Autumn Damiana

Pomanders: Scents and Sensibility by Natalie Zaman

A Garden to Dye For by Monica Crosson

Herb History, Myth, and Lore

Rabbits in Little Velvet Jackets: Natural History in Beatrix Potter’s Fairy Tales by Thea Fiore-Bloom

The Painted Celt: Woad in Ancient and Modern Use by Tiffany Lazic

Herb Names by Suzanne Ress

The Ancient History of Herbs by Elizabeth Barrette

Crop Lore: When the Plants Talked Back by Diana Rajchel

The Almond: Ancient Harbinger of Spring by Doreen Shababy

Moon Signs, Phases, and Tables

The Quarters and Signs of the Moon

January–December Moon Tables

Dates to Destroy Weeds and Pests