Contents Introduction to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac.1 Growing and Gathering Small-Space Fruit Production by Jordan Charbonneau .5 Breeding a Better Tomato by Kathy Martin .19 The Art and Practice of Wild-Tending by Mandana Boushee .35 Landscaping with Herbs in the Flower Garden by James Kambos .43 Oh Deer! Critter-Resistant Herbs by Elizabeth Barrette .53 The Community in Value-Added Production by Mason Olonade .65 Cooking How Sweet It Is: Preserving and Fermenting with Honey by Monica Crosson .

79 Open Ajonjalí! by Linda Raedisch .89 Herbal Mocktails by Sara Mellas .99 Freezer Meals 101 by Raechel Henderson . 107 Health and Beauty Elimination Diets by Mireille Blacke, RD, CD-N . 119 Postpartum Herbs and Lore by Rachael Witt . 133 Gardening as Medicine by Teresa Peterson . 145 DIY and Crafts How to Make a Compost Tumbler by Laurel Woodward . 159 How to Gather Pine Resin Without Sticking to Your Car by Diana Rajchel .

171 Eco-Printing Fabrics with the Bounties of Your Garden by Annie Burdick . 179 Plant Profiles Plant Profiles: USDA Hardiness Zones . 188 Potato by Anne Sala . 191 Cranberry by Marilyn I. Bellemore . 203 Hosta by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . 215 Willow by Natalie Zaman . 227 Gardening Resources Special Feature! Learning to Garden in an Ever-Hotter World by JD Walker .

241 Companion Planting Guide . 252 Cooking with Herbs and Spices by Susan Pesznecker . 256 Gardening Techniques by Jill Henderson . 260 2026 Themed Garden Plans by Jordan Charbonneau . 266 Planning Your 2026 Garden . 272 2026 Gardening Log with tips by Laurel Woodward . 274 Gardening by the Moon . 286 Contributors .

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