Bøger af Dede Cummings

Dig into the world of herbal medicine with this complete guide to cultivating and harvesting plants with healing properties. For thousands of years people have been utilizing herbs and cultivating weeds found to speed the healing of wounds, soothe skin irritations, calm uneasy stomachs, and ward off illnesses. Now you can plan and grow your own garden first aid kit.In these pages, you’ll learn the basics of gardening in your backyard—or on your windowsill or porch—including instructions for preparing soil, composting, and weeding. You’ll then find detailed descriptions of the twelve most common, easy-to-grow, most useful healing herbs, with instructions for growing, harvesting, and utilizing them. These powerful plants include:• Garlic, which boosts immunity, reduces blood pressure, and combats cancer• Echinacea, which reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and has antiviral properties• Yarrow, which accelerates the healing of wounds, is an anti-inflammatory, and can relieve PMS symptoms• Elderflower, which is an astringent and can relieve arthritis and soothe sore throats• Mint, which soothes digestive problems, sweetens breath, and can reduce fevers• Elecampane, a respiratory tonic with antibacterial and antifungal properties• And more!

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this will be an essential addition to every gardener's library.Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. Topics covered here include:What you can and can't throw on your compost pileHow to balance nitrogen and carbon in your pile for quick decomposition and rich compostBuying or building the best tools and containersVermicompostingHow to compost indoorsTroubleshooting smelly compost, dry compost, and other problemsHow and when to apply the compost to your garden bedsWith growing concerns about the use of pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs in mainstream gardening practices, more and more families are turning to their backyards to grow their own food using methods they know are safe. The need for clear, straightforward instruction on organic gardening techniques has never been greater. With Composting for Absolute Beginners, readers will get the information they need to prepare their gardens for healthy, abundant crops.

Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this will be a welcome addition to every organic gardener's library. Topics covered include: * What you can and can't throw on your compost pile * How to balance nitrogen and carbon in your pile for quick decomposition and rich compost * Buying or building the best tools and containers * Vermicomposting * How to compost indoors * Troubleshooting smelly compost, dry compost, and other problems * How and when to apply the compost to your garden beds With growing concerns about the use of pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs in mainstream gardening practices, more and more families are turning to their backyards to grow their own food using methods they know are safe. The need for clear, straightforward instruction on organic gardening techniques has never been greater. With The Organic Composting Handbook, readers will get the information they need to prepare their gardens for healthy, abundant crops.