The Herbalist's Garden

by De La Tour, Shatoiya

• ISBN13: 9781580174107
• ISBN10: 1580174108
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Storey Books

Summary

People travel from all over the world to visit the North American gardens of renowned herbalists Rosemary Gladstar, Adelma Simmons, Dr. James Duke, and others. Now you can explore these beautiful surroundings without ever leaving your armchair!In THE HERBALIST'S GARDEN Shatoiya and Richard de la Tour lead you inside the garden gates of ten of North America's most enchanting herb gardens. And they invite you to share a personal "chat" with the gardeners who tend and love these remarkable healing and healthful plants. Come take a close look at the gardens through the beautiful images taken by award-winning photographer Saxon Holt. You'll hear these celebrated gardeners and herbalists describe the dreams that inspired their green thumb, the greatest joys they find in herb gardening, the challenges they've experienced in the garden, and what their most beloved plants are. The gardeners featured in this book offer their own personal recipes for healthful foods and healing remedies, tips on how to care for particular plants, and ideas for designing a garden of your own. Their deep commitment to their gardens will leave you with fresh energy and a renewed passion for gardening, whether you have a few acres, a few clay pots, or simply a penchant for dreaming.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Path of the Herb Gardener	1	(12)
Dry Creek Herb Farm & Learning Center	13	(28)
A Garden to Serve the Community
Shatoiya
Richard de la Tour
Rosemary Gladstar's Sage Mountain	41	(22)
The Wild Woman's Garden
Rosemary Gladstar
Deer Run Herb Sanctuary	63	(18)
One Couple's Retreat
Chenue
Barry Gill
Plimoth Plantation	81	(22)
A Living History
John Forti
EverGreen Herb Garden	103	(18)
The Meditation Garden
Candis Cantin-Packard
Lonnie Packard
The City Garden	121	(16)
A Little Bit of Country in the Big City
Brian Fikes
Greg Howes
Dr. Duke's ``Farmette''	137	(20)
The Green Farmacy Garden
James A. Duke
Ravenhill Farm	157	(16)
A Jewel by the Sea
Andrew Yeoman
Noel Richardson
Caprilands	173	(22)
The Queen Mother of Herb Gardens
Adelma Grenier Simmons
Professor Edward Cook
Saso Herb Gardens	195	(18)
A Green Oasis in Silicon Valley
Louis
Virginia Saso
Manifesting Your Own Vision	213	(13)
Resources	226	(2)
Index	228