Aurelia Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 A freebies site I'm a member of linked me to this last month, it's by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. I was lucky enough to get a free "real" book version of it in the mail (an offer they'll do again, I'm sure) but they still have the entire book available for free as a .pdf that you can download on their website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm For a freebie I was really impressed with this book. It doesn't talk about magical properties, as it's not aimed at witches in particular, but has a picture of each herb, where it's from and the common and latin names, and it lists what it is used for, how you can use it, what science says about the herb and any side effects or cautions. Definitely worth checking out, and as it's a free download I'd say grab it while they have that there :) If it comes available as a free "real" book again, it's worth requesting one but obviously you could always print the .pdf out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilsawinterlove Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 This is truly wonderful! Maybe I just get a little too excited about herbs... But how could anyone not? They are amazing plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanasmoon Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thank you for the link... this makes a nice addition to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thank you,I have downloaded it for reading later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasuperid Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Downloaded, this is a good intro :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roanna Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Can anyone recommend a book that is geared more toward how to grow individual herbs as opposed to the properties of the herbs? Like soil type, light conditions, length of germination, stratification required, that sort of thing. I've fine with herbs once I've grown them but I'm a bit useless at the growing them bit..... Any suggestions welcome x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterose Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Can anyone recommend a book that is geared more toward how to grow individual herbs as opposed to the properties of the herbs? Like soil type, light conditions, length of germination, stratification required, that sort of thing. I've fine with herbs once I've grown them but I'm a bit useless at the growing them bit..... Any suggestions welcome x For a specific book, I'll have to wait to unpack my books from the move and have a gander at what I have. In the meantime, I would browse your local Lowes, Home Depot, or other building supply store. They usually have a wonderful DIY book section and their gardening books are geared towards budding gardeners and experienced gardeners alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelian Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Can anyone recommend a book that is geared more toward how to grow individual herbs as opposed to the properties of the herbs? Like soil type, light conditions, length of germination, stratification required, that sort of thing. I've fine with herbs once I've grown them but I'm a bit useless at the growing them bit..... Any suggestions welcome x I'd contact your local horticultural society, or the local uni if they have a botany department, and see what they can recommend, as what you can grow depends on where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roanna Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thank you Whiterose and Aurelian, I will act on what you have both suggested. Never has one witch killed off quite so many herbs as I have already this year. Maybe I am trying to grow things that are just not compatiable with the not so sunny soil of Northern England. Research planned for the coming weekend :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterose Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thank you Whiterose and Aurelian, I will act on what you have both suggested. Never has one witch killed off quite so many herbs as I have already this year. Maybe I am trying to grow things that are just not compatiable with the not so sunny soil of Northern England. Research planned for the coming weekend :smile: You could try a grow light indoors if you have inadequate sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Also, if you have specific questions, your local garden center would be able to help and they'd know much more about the local soil/conditions/etc in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerakarma Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I just read a book for the Urban Witch, and she claims that most herbs can be easily grown indoors as long as they have direct sunlight, that is the key supposedly. I am going to start my own herb garden as well, both indoor and out and I was planning on going to the nursery like Aurelia suggested. I think that's definitely full proof. Unless your trying to grow mabey something that's rare in gerneral or rare to where your located. There are a ton of online Nursery's I get catalouges by the dozen but here's a website you may want to start with Gardeners.com they have a tonof supplies and info. Good luck, hope your thumbs get greener! Kera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jevne Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I just read a book for the Urban Witch, . . .Kera Oh, what book is that? I have a black, slimey thumb. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiterose Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 A freebies site I'm a member of linked me to this last month, it's by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. I was lucky enough to get a free "real" book version of it in the mail (an offer they'll do again, I'm sure) but they still have the entire book available for free as a .pdf that you can download on their website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm For a freebie I was really impressed with this book. It doesn't talk about magical properties, as it's not aimed at witches in particular, but has a picture of each herb, where it's from and the common and latin names, and it lists what it is used for, how you can use it, what science says about the herb and any side effects or cautions. Definitely worth checking out, and as it's a free download I'd say grab it while they have that there If it comes available as a free "real" book again, it's worth requesting one but obviously you could always print the .pdf out anyway. This is a pretty good resource. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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