The Homegrown Herbal Apothecary

Harness the Healing Power of Plants in Your Home Garden

Unlock the benefits of growing and preparing your own restorative herbal remedies at home in this complete guide to cultivating your herbal practice. Devon Young, professional herbalist, trusted author and creator of the blog Nitty Gritty Life, shares her wisdom about everyday healing for you and your family with growing and preparation instructions for over 120 common, easy-to-grow herbs.

Accompanied by gorgeous hand-drawn botanical illustrations, this all-in-one reference manual has everything you need to know to grow, harvest and make medicine with the best healing garden plants. Apothecary tips from Devon's own practice provide a wealth of ideas for simple remedies such as preparing a tincture of feverfew to treat migraines and brewing a tea of sea buckthorn to protect against viruses. With Devon's expertise, it's never been easier to become a self-sufficient home herbalist to heal yourself and your family in a holistic, sustainable way.