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There’s still time to pick up the perfect Holiday gifts for herbalists, Nature lovers, and wildcrafters in your life! This list is packed with goodies that will appeal to anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. From books on herbalism and foraging to herb grinders and new pruners, there’s something for everyone on your list. Happy holidays!
Books, Books, Books!
Books for Herbalists
There are no better gifts for herbalists than a new book. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, if you know someone who loves herbs and has an interest in learning more about them, you can never go wrong with buying them a book! Here are some of the best books to buy your favorite herbalist this holiday season:
Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide
Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal
Earth Medicines: Ancestral Wisdom, Healing Recipes, and Wellness Rituals from a Curandera
Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary: 375 Tinctures, Salves, Teas, Capsules, Oils, and Washes for Whole-Body Health and Wellness
THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD MEDICINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOME-GROWN HERBAL REMEDIES
Books for Nature Lovers
Tis the season for giving, and what could be better than a thoughtful gift that encourages someone to spend time outside? If you’re looking for the best books for nature lovers, look no further. These titles will transport your friends and loved ones into the natural world, whether they’re experienced hikers or just getting started on their outdoor journey. Happy Holidays and happy reading!
Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit
Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative
Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth
Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred
Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us
Earth Color: An Eight Week Art Course for Nature-Connection
Keeping a Nature Journal, 3rd Edition: Deepen Your Connection with the Natural World All Around You
Books for Foragers & Wildcrafters
The holidays are upon us and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your favorite forager or wildcrafter, here are some great books to get them started on their journey. From identifying edible mushrooms to learning how to find edible plants right in your own backyard, these books will take anyone from novice to expert in no time!
Edible Wild Plants for Beginners: The Essential Edible Plants and Recipes to Get Started
FORAGE: WILD PLANTS TO GATHER AND EAT
Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging
The Forager’s Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants
Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 111 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
Northeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Beach Plums to Wineberries
Gather: A Foraging Journal
Foraging Medicinal Plants of New England: How to identify and prepare medicinal plants for herbal remedies
Gifts for Herbalists
When it comes to holiday gifts, I always want the best for my loved ones. There are so many great tools out there that can help herbalists do their work more efficiently and with less mess! So, I compiled a list of some of my favorite gifts for herbalists to share with you.
Many people think they can just go into any store and find all the things they need, but there are so many choices out there that it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why I put together this list—each item is selected because it’s not only good quality, but also has features that any herbalist will love!
With these tools, your loved one can start making their own natural remedies and medicines. Happy holidays!
