Edible and Medicinal Plants Book

I am co authoring a book on finding, using, and growing, wild edible and medicinal plants.  The book will be available in a printed version and a bit later as a PDF, for Kindle, and for Nook.

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This book will have common and botanical names, description, photographs, how to use medicinally, what parts are edible and medicinal, how to eat, and how to grow.  This pocket size book will have a spiral binding for portability and usability even in the outdoors. Great addition to an emergency preparedness kit and makes a great gift!

I have also updated my book What About Herbs?  The updated version is now available as a PDF and will be available soon for Kindle and Nook.


Update: Herbs to Know 2: Wild Medicinal & Edible Plants is now available.  For locations to purchase.

Gift Ideas

Have you thought about giving (or requesting) an edible landscaping related gift for Christmas?
You may give something the receiver would love but had never thought about or didn't know where to get.
Some ideas are gift certificates, plants, seeds, or supplies from a local garden center or an internet based company - maybe one that carries or specializes in edible landscape plants.
Find a local garden center or nursery.
Some of my favorite online companies -
Logees  
Raintree
Richters

Plants that could be grown indoors now include bay tree, scented geraniums, lemongrass, lemon or other citrus fruits, pomegranate, and avocado (if you start it yourself it is not likely to fruit)

You could also give organic gardening supplies, garden tools, books, garden decor, and other garden related gifts.

Some great edible landscaping books.

Rose Scented Geranium (Pelargonium)

What Is Edible Landscaping

Edible landscaping involves growing edible plants in the landscape but not necessarily in the traditional sense where they are planted in a garden spot. Fruits, vegetables, and herbs including some less familiar types can contribute to an attractive landscape and also provide sources of food. Edible plants can be used as groundcovers, shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vines. Some edibles can successfully be grown as houseplants. This is especially nice if you live in a climate where certain plants will not survive outdoors or if you do not have a garden spot.  

Red Currants

Purple Sage