Book Review: Edible Houseplants
Karen Edible Houseplants offers a guide to growing 46 tropical houseplants from citrus, fig, and papaya to coffee, chocolate and vanilla. The plants include trees, shrubs and vines and all may…
Book Review: Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
First published in 1996, this updated version reflects the enormous growth and changes in herbal medicine that have occurred since it was first written. It combines information on the traditional…
Book Review: Can You Hear the Trees Talking?
Karen Meyers Peter Wohlleben’s book, Can You Hear the Trees Talking?, introduces young children to the hidden life of the forest. As a well known forester, the author combines scientific information with…
Book Review: Ancient Remedies
In his book, Ancient Remedies, Dr. Josh Axe gives readers holistic options to pharmaceuticals for treating over 70 health issues. His options are based on treatments used for centuries in…
Book Review: Wild Remedies
Wild Remedies is a holistic guide to connecting with nature by developing a mutually beneficial relationship with plants. It focuses on the ethical and sustainable use of native plants for…
Book Review: Held By The Land
In Held By the Land, author Leigh Joseph presents a sensitive and unique approach to building a relationship with our natural surrounds. As an ethnobotanist and member of the Squamish…
Book Review: Self-Love Potions
Self-Love Potions by Cosmicvaleria (aka Valeria Kapusta) is a collection of herbal rituals and recipes aimed at enhancing one’s own happiness. Described as a witch and herbalist, the author brings…
Book Review: Mushroom Rain
Laura K. Zimmermann’s book, Mushroom Rain, introduces young children to the life cycle of mushrooms. Using short lyrical sentences she begins with the sudden appearance of of mushrooms and follows…
Book Review: Sugar Changed the World
Written for children in grades 7-9, Sugar Changed the World, by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos, is an examination of slavery using sugar as the focal point. True, Part I…
Book Review: Bees
Shirley Raines’ book, Bees, introduces young readers to the lives and importance of four different kinds of bees. Written for children ages 5-8 years old in grades K-2, the book…