Power Plants: Simple Home Remedies You Can Grow

by Frankie Flowers

Natural remedies are nature's gift to us. Evolving research-demonstrating alternatives to side-effect-ridden prescriptions and solutions that will amplify the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle-suggests that plants may have more power than we could ever have imagined. Now two of Canada's top authorities in their fields, gardening expert Frankie Flowers and alternative medicine expert Bryce Wylde, show readers how they can harness the powerful healing of plants simply and inexpensively by stepping into their garden. Power Plants introduces you to a carefully curated list of forty-nine plants that can be grown in almost any Canadian garden. Frankie's easy instructions lead readers from planting to harvest, where Bryce picks up with clear guidelines on how to put the plants to work fighting everything from constipation to heartburn, high blood sugar to bad breakouts. It even includes simple substitutions for those whose ailments include a thumb that is more black than green. Let Power Plants supercharge your health with a simple trip into your garden.

Genres: Nonfiction, Gardening, Reference, Health, Green, Herbs

352 pages, Paperback

First published March 11, 2014

Reviews

[Astrid Priego · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from a friend and I´m definitely buying it. It´s a must have for consulting on how to plant, use and combine plants in your backyard for health purposes. I found so many uses and unexpected plant ideas. Dandelions were definitely undertaken by me. I also loved that it teaches you how to store the fuits and plants so you can use them all year long. Great book, great idea to make partners from a an alternative health practitioner and an horticulist. I read and cherish every single page. The phographs are also beautiful.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a book that not only tells you how to grow and harvest plants but also how to actually use them, this is the book for you! I have been looking for this type of book for a very long time and am even more excited that the authors are Canadian! Easy to read and follow instructions with beautiful pictures accompanying. A must have for anyone looking to grow their own home remedies!

[Rebecca Mckenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Anxious to get started on planning out my gardens now! While I read the book I made a list of the 49 plants covered in the book and made notes regarding whether I would plant them indoors, outdoors, in the garden or in pots. Let the planning begin - it's exciting - the only trick it to be cognizant of space restrictions as I won't be able to plant all 49 plants and others that I desire! Thanks Frankie and Bryce for your inspiration and guidance!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super user-friendly!
Chock full of helpful info with gorgeous accompanying colour plates.
Contains growing, medicinal and preparation tips including recipes.
I think every library should contain this volume, even just for the gorgeous photos!
But don't deprive yourself, 'dig' right in and find out what's 'growing' on in the plant world!

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book of beneficial plants is nicely laid out and has an easy to follow style. It would be a nice addition to the shelves of gardeners and herbalists alike. I appreciate the inclusion of how to tackle those insects that bother each plant as well as warnings. I borrowed this book from my local library.

[Anne]

a rather basic book for beginners but more suited to those with gardening space rather than those in apartments like me.

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I recommend this book to everyone! I plant a garden every year and wanted to add some herbs too! This book is amazing and educational.

[Sam (Hissing Potatoes) · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was an okay first-step introduction to everything from growing to harvesting to storing and using different herbs until I got to the part where the authors recommend sticking garlic up your vagina to treat a yeast infection (and leaving it there overnight for 2-3 nights in a row, no less).

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw this book on a friend's coffee table and was immediately intrigued by its beautiful pictures and interesting content. She offered for me to borrow it and I did. Then had to buy her a new copy because it has been enjoyed so thoroughly. My children love to flip through this book as well.
The content is interesting and I intend to attempt a dandelion- burdock root tea soon!

[Nick Woodall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It's chock full of good ideas, especially as to what each plant can naturally help with. Every person who uses natural therapies for their bodies should read this. After reading this, I will be growing many more of these plant, harvesting them, and using them on myself!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

[Ashley Chew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good info. Will definitely be referencing this book for next year's garden.