Contents Introduction to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac .5 Growing and Gathering Getting to "Perennial" by JD Hortwort .9 Quick and Easy Plant Propagation by Jill Henderson .17 Zinnias: An Herb That Became a Favorite Flower by James Kambos .27 Extending the Harvest Season by Kathy Martin .33 Agastache: An Herb for the Perennial Border by Diana Stoll .43 How to Attract Hummingbirds with Sage by Kathy Vilim .51 Fruiting Vegetables and a Few Other Nuts by Charlie Rainbow Wolf .
63 Cooking Stinging Nettles by Suzanne Ress .75 How to Make Chèvre: Easy and Rewarding Cheese Making at Home by Corina Sahlin .85 Hidden Treasures of the Garden: The Joys of Root Vegetables by Dawn Ritchie .95 Food for Thought by Monica Crosson . 107 Herbal Tonic Syrup by Emily Towne . 117 Introduction to Bento Making by Deborah Castellano . 125 Health and Beauty Four-Tier Herbal Formulary by Holly Bellebuono . 137 Love in a Cup: Abuelita's Healing Garden by Thea Fiore-Bloom .
149 Herbs That Harm Dogs by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . 157 An Herbal First Aid Kit by Elizabeth Barrette . 163 Aromatherapy in Your Kitchen by Diana Rajchel . 175 Herbal Hair Rinses by Anna Franklin . 181 DIY and Crafts Trim and Train: Espaliering for Beginners by Natalie Zaman . 191 Candlecraft: Light Up Your Own Little Corner of the World by Susan Pesznecker . 199 Miniature Gardens by Autumn Damiana . 209 Plant Profiles Plant Profiles: USDA Hardiness Zones .
220 Chives: Invite Them to Your Table All Summer Long by Anne Sala . 223 Kale: A Decorative and Delicious Superfood by Doreen Shababy . 235 Asafoetida: Enriching Soil with Companion Planting by Estha K. V. McNevin . 243 For Cardamom: For Flavor and Health by Magenta Griffith . 255 Lavender: Purple Reign by Mireille Blacke . 263 Gardening Resources Companion Planting Guide .
276 Cooking with Herbs and Spices . 280 Gardening Techniques . 284 2019 Themed Garden Plans . 290 Planning Your 2019 Garden . 292 2019 Gardening Log . 294 Contributors . 307.