Contents Introduction to Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac .1 Growing and Gathering Growing Woodland Medicinal Herbs by Jordan Charbonneau .5 Downy Mildew-Resistant Basil by Kathy Martin .17 Under-Cover Gardening: Extending Your Growing Season through Winter by Monica Crosson .29 The Wonders and Benefits of Volunteer Plants in Perennial and Annual Herb Gardening by Geoffrey Edwards .39 Create an Herb Garden Paradise by James Kambos .49 Making It Fertile with African Natural Farming by Mason Olonade .57 Cooking Pizza for the Seasons by Sara Mellas .

71 Embrace a Meatless Monday by Laurel Woodward .83 Saffron in This World and Others by Linda Raedisch .93 Spring's Rising: Herbal Vinegars by Mandana Boushee . 103 Preserving Fruits and Flowers by Marilyn I. Bellemore . 113 Cooling Herbs by Elizabeth Barrette . 121 Health and Beauty Micronutrients in Plant-Based Foods by Mirelle Blacke, RD, CD-N . 135 Delicious Energizing Herbal Food and Drinks by Holly Bellebuono .

151 The Herbs You Really Need by Bonnie Rose Weaver . 161 A Brief Intro to Afrobotany by Iya Angelique "Sobande" Greer . 171 DIY and Crafts Creating a Water Feature, One Pot at a Time by JD Walker . 179 How to Make a Herbarium Like Emily Dickinson by Diana Rajchel . 187 Aromatic Fires by Natalie Zaman . 195 Indigo Blues by Rebecca Gilbert . 203 Plant Profiles Updated! Plant Profiles: USDA Hardiness Zones . 214 Clove by Anne Sala .

217 Black Cottonwood by Rachael Witt . 229 Peonies by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . 239 Strawberry by Lupa . 251 Gardening Resources Companion Planting Guide . 262 Cooking with Herbs and Spices . 266 Gardening Techniques . 270 2025 Themed Garden Plans . 276 Planning Your 2025 Garden .

280 2025 Gardening Log . 282 Gardening by the Moon . 294 Contributors . 311.