Backyard Medicine: Learn to Harvest and Make Herbal Remedies for Home Herbalists

Discover how to turn backyard herbs into everyday remedies with this practical, visually rich guide from Julie Brunton-Seal and Matthew Seal. Designed for beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike, it shows you what to grow, how to harvest, and how to make more than 120 herbal remedies right in your own kitchen garden.

• Format & Size: 206-page softcover designed for easy use in the kitchen or garden
• Authors: Julie Brunton-Seal & Matthew Seal, experienced herbalists sharing practical, hands-on guidance
• Photography: Nearly 300 color photographs to aid plant identification and technique
• Remedies Included: More than 120 herbal remedies you can make at home, spanning everyday teas to topical salves
• Harvesting & Preparation: Clear instruction on harvesting, drying, infusing, and preserving herbs to maximize potency
• Applications: Techniques for teas, tinctures, syrups, infusions, oils, salves, and poultices
• Target Audience: Ideal for backyard gardeners, herbal enthusiasts, and anyone seeking natural, DIY wellness solutions
• Safety & Practical Tips: Practical guidance on safe use, dosage considerations, and storage to help you use herbs responsibly
• ISBN: 978-1-60239-701-9

This book empowers you to identify common garden herbs, harvest at their peak, and craft remedies in your own kitchen. With step-by-step instructions and abundant color photography, you’ll gain practical, repeatable methods for building a pantry of herbal options—from soothing teas and flavorful syrups to tinctures, oils, and soothing salves. It’s an ideal companion for weekend gardeners, home cooks, and anyone curious about practical, self-reliant herbalism.