The Homesteader Herbal Handbook: 5 Simple Steps to Grow, Harvest, and Store 25 Backyard Medicinal Herbs to Craft Your Own Natural Remedies (Growing Natural Remedies Series)

I’ve always been interested in herbs but, beyond using them in the odd recipe, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to getting the best use from them.Not any more!! This book has made everything so easy and straightforward. It’s full of fascinating facts and genuinely helpful information. Jenni Rempel really knows what she’s talking about and her prose is extremely engaging and very easy to follow, especially for a beginner like me. Thank you Jenni, I eagerly await your next publication.

Useful,informative,nothing but praise for this writer and book!

I’ve read this and the author has gone into some great little details for each item/ingredient in the book. I’ve read a few different books but what I liked most about this one is the extra information it goes into, like how to store and grow. How to use them and when to not use them ! Little nuggets of History that are Interesting. I will be keeping this book on hand to use yearly, there are some herbs mentioned I’d not heard of and i will definitely be adding them to my herb beds ! I love that the book tells you the conditions the herbs grow best in so from seed to use all the information is there ! I would highly recommend a read for anyone interested in growing their own and having a more “back to roots” lifestyle.

An excellently written book that is set at just the right level to both engage the reader, provide the necessary information to both grow, harvest and utilise the plant for its healing properties as well as providing some very handy recipes for the kitchen use of the selected plants. Not too wordy keeping to manageable sized yet informative paragraphs. This book will inspire the reader to grow plants for their healing benefits and propel the reader on a path of discovery

I loved this book, it's written so that complete novices (or those who used to do but have forgotten) can get really involved without feeling overwhelmed - but at the same time those with more experience can still enjoy and expand their own knowledge... I'm in the UK with winter on the doorstep and am looking forward to a much healthier lifestyle come Spring, with herbs to share with my neighbours - over the Winter though I can buy what I need to learn new recipes or just the subtle health enhancing additions to old recipes.It's also written in a way that we can enjoy Jenni's journey and learn without even realising - thank you for writing this book Jenni and for welcoming me into your Facebook group where I hope to learn even more..

This book is so wonderfully written and so informative! Thoroughly enjoy the reading the history of the uses and then all of the wonderful recipes too! I’d highly recommend this book to those both starting out and even people who are already familiar with herbal remedies. A truly lovely book.

I believe that most human ailments have a natural remedy, this book is a clear starting point for anyone wanting to live a healthier, far more sustainable life style, beginning in your own back garden or even window sill. Why rely on a myriad of synthetic chemical based medicines, when you can build your own natural pharmacy, using methods and practices that have been around (albeit mostly forgotten) for ever... A clear format, sound advice, including history, growing information and preparation details.A great addition to any reference library for people who wish to enhance their health and well being.

This is a good read on herbs and introduces the reader on how to grow and use 25 herbs in a medicinal way. The book is informative, and a fun read. I dropped one star simply because I think the book would benefit from further photographic illustrations. I like the tone, the book content and structure. You get a real sense of the author and her passion comes through in the writing.

The Homesteaders Herbal Handbook: 5 Simple Steps to Grow, Harvest, and Store 25 Backyard Medicinal Herbs to Craft Your Own Natural Remedies by Jenni Rempel is a very informative book that will delight even the staunchest of city folk. Whether you have a lot of land or just a windowsill, with this book, you can help your own health and let's be honest, given the rising cost of modern pharmaceuticals, your wallet as well. Ms. Rempel does include the reminder to check with your doctor before beginning this medicinal pursuit to help ensure your safety. Various links are included to help expand your knowledge beyond the borders of this book. Modern medicine is still in its infancy compared to older established cultural practices such as Western Use, Ayurveda Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine and all three of the established practices have used herbs in the treatment of others for thousands of years and therefore, the benefits of the herbs should not be overlooked and if you're still doubting that, consider the fact that even the Father of Medicine himself, Hippocrates used these herbs and had listed 400 herbs for their medicinal properties in 5th century BC.Many of the herbs listed are ones that most people should be familiar with: Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Chili Pepper, Elderberry, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Lavender, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, St. John's Wort, Thyme and Turmeric. The others are Ashwagandha, Calendula, Echinacea, Hawthorn, Holy Basil, Hyssop, Milk Thistle, Moringa, and Valerian. Covered subjects with each of these herbs is planting, the needs of the individual herb, how to harvest it, the best way to store them and what you can do with each herb after it's been harvested plus potential side effects, correct dosage, the traditional and modern benefits, possible interactions with other medicines, and who shouldn't use it as an herbal medicine.The one section that stood out to me not just because it's always a good idea to have alternatives to how you take any medicine, be it traditional or modern, but because after reading through it, I ended up making a lot of these or at least those that I had the ingredients for was titled: “Putting those homestead herbs to good use with 16 simple recipes”. These recipes range from curry to whiskey and while not quite everything in between, you'll be hard pressed not to find at least one that you'll want to devour out of these mouthwatering recipes.

Oh my goodness - I've been waiting for a book like this one for a long time! Jenni has created a treasure with her Homesteader Herbal Handbook which is packed full of useful and interesting information about backyard growing of 25 different herbs. She describes how to how the plant, how to harvest, how to use for medicinal and culinary purposes. Her writing style is simple to read and the way she's organized it makes it easy to find what you need, quickly and easily.I have gardened for most of my life, but lacked the knowledge I needed to grow beneficial herbs in abundance and reap the benefits they have to offer. This book has given me the tools I need to become an expert in growing and using the plants our ancestors used. A great read!

I recieved this book as a Christmas gift, and I love it. It's a an easy read and very informative for someone just beginning their herbal journey, or even a more experienced person, it makes for a good reference to have on hand. I also love that you don't have to read from front to back, it is set up so you can read any chapter you want to learn about. Great information on somw of your best medicinal herbs. The recipes are a also a fun bonus. Definitely recommend

I received the advanced copy link for the PDF version of this book about 2-3 weeks ago. I am an herbalism student, so I thought it would be helpful to tack this on for learning. It was quite helpful, as I did not inherit the gardening skills of my parents & grandparents. There are some nice tips in this book that I think will help out when I start to construct my pollinator, herbal/plant medicine, & vegetable garden out back. I've been actively trying to become a better DIY person for years. Just this year I dove in & started learning more with some local & online folks to forage, wildcraft, & homestead. This advanced copy was a great addition to my list of resources. There are some things I knew beforehand, as I've really only DIY'd with essential oils. Some recipes are very similar to what I've been doing for years. There are things I didn't know or hear about before. I'm hoping I can order a physical book, as the PDF version was a little hard to read with my eye issues. Sending it to my kindle finally worked. But the best viewing for this advanced PDF copy was the kindle app on my tablet. I've found out that PDFs show up differently & one doesn't have all the highlighting & note-taking capabilities compared to a digital book. I'm still one of those that cling to physical books, especially those for reference. This will be added to my physical library when I can afford it. I have enjoyed Jenni's emails & other sources of information since being introduced to her & her knowledge a few weeks ago. I'd definitely recommend it to a beginner. It appears to be laid out understandably. At least for me, who processes things a bit differently & might need a different way of learning than some other folks. I wouldn't call myself a beginner. Maybe more middle-of-the-road for some aspects, maybe an expert in others. But definitely a beginner as far as foraging, wildcrafting, & 90% of homesteading go.

Before reading "The Homesteader Herbal Handbook," I had zero knowledge about herbs. To be honest, I only use pepper on my mashed potatoes and crushed red peppers on my pizza. Beyond that, I have never used anything else. Jenni Rempel, the author, does an excellent job of making the book easily digestible. It doesn't feel like you are reading a book at all. Instead, it feels like you are sitting down at a table, drinking coffee and talking about herbs and the benefits they can do for you, and how easy it can be to set up something to maximize the growth of these herbs. The book's format is easy to understand and comprehend from the front to the back, which optimizes the reading experience. It is a handbook. It'll serve beginners well and perhaps even keep seasoned pros on their toes. This book is very informational.Aside from the information, what this book does well, in the beginning, is it'll make you think. At the beginning of the book, the author dives into a few mysteries and the history of herbs. She attempts to answer the question 'can science and nature work together?', while "herbs have an incredible history but lack the volume of scientific studies to prove their benefits. Pharmaceuticals are still in their infancy compared with traditional medicine" (pg 19 of 166). I admire the attempt to wrestle with the question and give the best answer that can be given, the answer is both, and they need to work together in unity. The book is definitely worth the read.