Seasonal Living with Herbs - by Jess Buttermore (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Join author, gardener, and photographer Jess Buttermore on a journey to discover the secrets of herbal abundance. This book walks you through growing and preserving your favorite herbs and offers a seasonal guide to using what you've grown throughout your home. Learn to make wreaths, infused butters and vinegars, shower steamers, simple syrups, botanical cocktails, and more. Delight in the herbal spotlights specific to each season, savor the flavors of seasonal recipes, and create stunning crafts that bring the bounty of nature into your home."--

Book Synopsis

Enhance Your Home and Health with Seasonal Herbs

The ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book that explores the medicinal, culinary, and crafting uses of herbs.

Unlock the full potential of seasonal herbs. This is your go-to resource for discovering the extraordinary benefits of nature's bounty. Learn how to preserve herbs and harness their medicinal properties, explore creative ways to use herbs in your everyday life, and cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world.

Discover the secrets of herbal abundance with Seasonal Living with Herbs--a comprehensive book that invites you to embrace the beauty and benefits of seasonal herbs. With guidance for growing and caring for herbs in every season, you'll learn to harness their full potential. Delight in the herbal spotlights specific to each season, savor the flavors of seasonal recipes, and create stunning crafts that celebrate the natural world. From cultivating your own herb garden to preserving their essence, this book empowers you to infuse your daily life with the magic of herbs.

Inside, you'll find:

• Herbal spotlights highlighting the unique properties of seasonal herbs
• Recipes using herbs that showcase their flavors and aromas
• From your garden to your craft projects inspired by the beauty of herbs
• Step-by-step instructions on how to preserve herbs and their benefits

If you enjoyed books on how to use herbs like The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook, The Herbal Kitchen, or The Healing Kitchen, you'll love Seasonal Living with Herbs.

Review Quotes

"Jess beautifully welcomes us into her botanical sanctuary, sharing her personal journey into gardening and herbalism, a realm filled with insights cultivated through hands-on experience. Seasonal Living with Herbs is not only a practical guide to gardening, but an invitation to add intention to your life by embracing the rhythms of nature. Readers will be drawn into the visually alluring pages and stick around for the how-to growing and harvesting tips, informative plant guides, and the thoughtful collection of herbal recipes and projects."

--Amber Meyers, co-director of the Herbal Academy

"In this book, Jess weaves together words and herbs in inspiring ways, igniting the reader's love and curiosity for the wonderful world of green and growing things. Peppered with creative projects and stunning photography, flipping through these pages feels like sitting down for tea in Jess's garden, surrounded by beautiful blooms and the buzzing of pollinators."

--Catarina Seixas, author of The Wild Craft

"Jess does a lovely job of capturing the many beneficial aspects of gardening not only for oneself, but the environment in which the garden grows. She touches eloquently on subjects of tending to one's mental health, making a sanctuary for beloved pollinators, and all aspects in between. This book paints a beautiful year-round portrait of just how delightful gardening can be."

--Lauren May, Must Love Herbs

"Through her lens and her experiential knowledge, Jess shares creative and beautiful ways to weave plants into your everyday garden, kitchen, and home."

--Alyson Morgan, folk herbalist and author of Our Kindred Home

"This book is an invitation to observe and tap into the nurturing and healing power of plants, shared in down-to-earth, accessible language that will empower you to deepen your relationship with the natural world. Whether your passion for plants is just sprouting or you're already deep into your herbalism journey, this is a must have for any nature lover's shelf."

--Dagny Kream, The Cottage Peach

"As a gardener, I love how Jess has conveyed her love for herbs and how they can help our minds, bodies, and souls. Her book, Seasonal Living with Herbs, is a wonderful guide for incorporating herbs into your daily life. From recipes to tutorials and beautiful images, it is a resource for anyone looking to learn more about herbs and how to live more aligned with the seasons."

--Annette Thurmon, author of Simple Country Living and founder of Azure Farm

"For anyone who wants to feel more connected to the earth around them, this book will speak to your soul and bathe it in sunshine and knowledge. Step-by-step from season to season, Jess feeds you inspiration and wisdom to help build an herbal life."

--Rachel Quenzer, Sugar Maple Farmhouse

"From practical words of wisdom, recipes, and preparations, to gorgeous imagery throughout, this book takes us back to the grassroots of gardening--something we could all do with a little more of. Seasonal Living with Herbs is a gentle reminder of the simple joys found in the garden."

--Emma Sage, Sage Journal

"Delving into the enchanting world of seasonal living with herbs, this book takes you on a botanical journey that not only enriches the senses but also offers a holistic guide to harmonizing with nature's rhythms. Rich with vivid imagery, every topic unfolds like a work of art, leaving an indelible mark on the soul."

--Susie Zaldivar, Home Coop Garden

"This book has everything you need to learn how to grow, preserve, and enjoy herbs. Overflowing with helpful tips, stunning photographs, and delightful projects, it is an instructive and inspiring celebration!"

--Roxanne Ahern, author of Holistic Homesteading: A Guide to a Sustainable and Regenerative Lifestyle

"The pages are filled with nothing less than beauty, deep knowledge, love for the natural world, and ways we can cultivate it."

--Mary Gonzalez, Sweet Mountaintop Farm