{"product_id":"llewellyns-2026-herbal-almanac-a-practical-guide-to-growing-cooking-crafting","title":"Llewellyn's 2026 Herbal Almanac: A Practical Guide to Growing, Cooking \u0026 Crafting","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLlewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to \u003cem\u003eLlewellyn's Herbal Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing and Gathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Small-Space Fruit Production by Jordan Charbonneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .5\u003cbr\u003e Breeding a Better Tomato by Kathy Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19\u003cbr\u003e The Art and Practice of Wild-Tending by Mandana Boushee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35\u003cbr\u003e Landscaping with Herbs in the Flower Garden by James Kambos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43\u003cbr\u003e Oh Deer! Critter-Resistant Herbs by Elizabeth Barrette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53\u003cbr\u003e The Community in Value-Added Production by Mason Olonade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Sweet It Is: Preserving and Fermenting with Honey by Monica Crosson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79\u003cbr\u003e Open \u003cem\u003eAjonjalí\u003c\/em\u003e! by Linda Raedisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89\u003cbr\u003e Herbal Mocktails by Sara Mellas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99\u003cbr\u003e Freezer Meals 101 by Raechel Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elimination Diets by Mireille Blacke, RD, CD-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119\u003cbr\u003e Postpartum Herbs and Lore by Rachael Witt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133\u003cbr\u003e Gardening as Medicine by Teresa Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIY and Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How to Make a Compost Tumbler by Laurel Woodward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159\u003cbr\u003e How to Gather Pine Resin Without Sticking to Your Car by Diana Rajchel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171\u003cbr\u003e Eco-Printing Fabrics with the Bounties of Your Garden by Annie Burdick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plant Profiles: USDA Hardiness Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188\u003cbr\u003e Potato by Anne Sala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191\u003cbr\u003e Cranberry by Marilyn I. Bellemore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203\u003cbr\u003e Hosta by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215\u003cbr\u003e Willow by Natalie Zaman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardening Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Special Feature! Learning to Garden in an Ever-Hotter World by JD Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241\u003cbr\u003e Companion Planting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Cooking with Herbs and Spices by Susan Pesznecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256\u003cbr\u003e Gardening Techniques by Jill Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260\u003cbr\u003e 2026 Themed Garden Plans by Jordan Charbonneau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266\u003cbr\u003e Planning Your 2026 Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272\u003cbr\u003e 2026 Gardening Log with tips by Laurel Woodward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274\u003cbr\u003e Gardening by the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Enthusiasts of all skill levels appreciate the variety of information packed into this book with intriguing articles on gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore. Teresa Peterson explores gardening as a form of medicine, Monica Crosson guides you through preserving with honey, and Jordan Charbonneau offers tips for small-space fruit production. This year's edition also features detailed profiles for potatoes, hostas, cranberries, and willows. Whether you are interested in tomato breeding, mocktails, post-partum herbs, DIY compost tumblers, or wild-harvested pine tree resin, this insightful almanac has something for every herbalist.\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor twenty-seven years, \u003cem\u003eLlewellyn's Herbal Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e has been a trusted source of inspiration for growing, using, and benefiting from nature's most exciting plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnthusiasts of all skill levels appreciate the variety of information packed into this book with intriguing articles on gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore. Teresa Peterson explores gardening as a form of medicine, Monica Crosson guides you through preserving with honey, and Jordan Charbonneau offers tips for small-space fruit production. This year's edition also features detailed profiles for potatoes, hostas, cranberries, and willows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are interested in tomato breeding, mocktails, post-partum herbs, DIY compost tumblers, or wild-harvested pine tree resin, this insightful almanac has something for every herbalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLlewellyn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLlewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCrosson, Monica\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonica Crosson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master gardener who has taught gardening through her local Washington State University's extension office for more than twenty-five years. She has been a practicing Witch and educator for over thirty years and is a member of Evergreen Coven. Monica is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Magickal Family\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Year in the Enchanted Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCozy Cottage Witchery.\u003c\/em\u003e She is also a regular contributor to Llewellyn's annuals and datebooks as well as magazines such as \u003cem\u003eEnchanted Living\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWitchology\u003c\/em\u003e. Visit her at MonicaCrosson.substack.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRaedisch, Linda\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Raedisch\u003c\/strong\u003e has been contributing crafts, recipes, and ethnobotanical lore to \u003cem\u003eLlewellyn's\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eHerbal Almanac \u003c\/em\u003esince 2012. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Old Magic of Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret History of Christmad Baking\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Visit her on Instagram: @idiorhythmic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eRajchel, Diana\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiana Rajchel\u003c\/strong\u003e began her career planning to serve as clergy and write about all subjects spiritual. It did not occur to her or anyone else to say with what agency she might assume priesthood. The result of this oversight in intention setting is that she is now an itinerant city priestess, well-practiced witch, and somewhat unintentional subversive. Her background includes Wicca, folk witchcraft, conjure, and a whole lot of experience organizing people that don't like knowing that they're organized. Diana splits her time between San Francisco, California, where she co-owns Golden Apple Metaphysical, and southwestern Michigan, where she runs Earth and Sun spiritual coaching with her partner. In between her wanderings she teaches as part of the Magick 101 series for Wicked Grounds Annex in San Francisco, and teaches and reads tarot at Elements Kalamazoo in Michigan. Diana has more than 25 years' experience as a professional tarot reader and western herbalist and has more than 30 years' experience as a professional writer. She is also the pet DragonCat to a very ladylike boxer named Nora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWoodward, Laurel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaurel Woodward\u003c\/strong\u003e (Portland, OR) has been a witch for 20 years and is also a tarot reader. She has written for magazines and ezines on the subjects of healthy living, organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magick of tapping creative energy. 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