45.Herb Lab with Rose, News, Herbal 101 and a Preview

We talked about how we’re working with Rose this week, reflected on last week’s show, and shared a couple of Rose-inspired culinary delights. We also answer an herbal 101 question.
Storey’s Country Wisdom & Know-how

Best Audience for Storey’s Country Wisdom & Know-how: The advanced or experienced homesteader or herbalist Patrick said: Storey’s Country Wisdom & Know-how is chock full of recipes and information…and all of it is written with the apparent assumption that you know what you’re doing or have a bit of experience already. Once you find the […]
The Male Herbal by James Green

Best Audience for The Male Herbal: Men and the women who take care of men, beginning and experienced herbalists alike Patrick said: The Male Herbal contains good herbal information, including basics on making herbal preparations. Green makes it easy for men who are reluctant herbalists to use plants to care for themselves and their boys. […]
Reader’s Digest Back To Basics: How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills

Best Audience for Reader’s Digest Back to Basics: Urban homesteaders, especially those new to homesteading. Patrick said: Reader’s Digest Back to Basics covers just about everything homesteading, but it doesn’t give a lot of detail. It’s a great book for getting started on any given technique. The how-tos may be enough for your needs. They […]