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Voted one of the Top 10 books in 2000 by the Vermont Book Publishers Association.A collective endeavor by United Plant Savers, featuring America's most respected and wellknown herbalists.Contributors include Don Babineau, Tim Blakley, Mark Blumenthal, Jane Bothwell, Stephen Harrod Buhner, David Bunting, Richo Cech, Tane Datta, Shatoiya and Rick de la Tour, Ryan Drum, Doug Elliott, Steven Foster, Cascade Anderson Geller, Kate Gilday, Rosemary Gladstar, James Green, Pamela Hirsch, Christopher Hobbs, Sara Katz, Kathi Keville, Robyn Klein, Richard Liebmann, Brigitte Mars, Pam Montgomery, Nancy and Michael Phillips, Janice J. Schofield, Joanne Marie Snow, Deb Soule, Paul Strauss, Gregory L. Tilford, Krista Thie, Susun S. Weed, David Winston, Martin Wall, Matthew Wood.While the renaissance in the U.S. botanical market is positive in many respects, medicinal plant populations are suffering from loss of habitat and overharvesting, and many bestselling herbs are now at risk including echinacea, American ginseng, goldenseal, Hawaiian wild kava, and wild yam. The authors share their extensive experience with using and growing thirtythree of these popular herbs and include suggestions for creating your own private herbal sanctuarywhether a city balcony, suburban backyard, or rural retreat. Fullcolor photographs will inspire experienced and novice herb users alike to protect and cultivate these remarkable healing plants. Readers will also find out how to use herbal analogues for atrisk plantsother medicinal herbs that provide the same benefits and exist in plentiful amountsand learn ways to make their herbal purchases a vote for sustainability. Planting the Future shows us how we can participate in the land stewardship, habitat protection, and ecofriendly consumption that will ensure an abundant, renewable supply of medicinal plants for future generations.All author royalties will be used for replanting native medicinal herbs on a 370acre botanical sanctuary in Ohio.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs'? A: The book focuses on the conservation of medicinal herbs in the U.S., highlighting the risks to various plant populations due to habitat loss and overharvesting.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from well-known herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, Mark Blumenthal, and many others, bringing together their extensive knowledge and experience.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include sustainable herbal practices, the importance of habitat protection, and the cultivation of medicinal plants to ensure their availability for future generations.
- Q: How does the book help readers create their own herbal sanctuary? A: The authors provide guidance on growing thirty-three popular herbs and offer suggestions for cultivating these plants in various settings, from urban balconies to rural gardens.
- Q: What type of photographs can readers expect in the book? A: The book contains full-color photographs that inspire readers and enhance their understanding of the medicinal herbs discussed.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in herbalism? A: Yes, the book is designed for both experienced and novice herb users, providing valuable information for anyone interested in medicinal plants.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'Planting the Future' have? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What happens to the author royalties from this book? A: All author royalties are dedicated to replanting native medicinal herbs on a botanical sanctuary in Ohio.