Grow Your Own Medicine by Ava Green, Kate Bensinger & Green HopeX

Grow Your Own Medicine: Handbook for the Self-Sufficient Herbalist by Ava Green, Kate Bensinger & Green HopeX

A vibrant beginner’s guide to cultivating your own healing garden and reclaiming natural wellness. In Grow Your Own Medicine, herbalist Ava Green shares decades of experience to help readers confidently grow, harvest, and use medicinal herbs at home—no prior knowledge required.

About the Book

This beautifully illustrated handbook introduces over 50 medicinal herbs and their uses in remedies, teas, aromatherapy, and culinary applications. With step-by-step guidance, it empowers readers to become self-sufficient in their wellness journey—free from overreliance on pharmaceuticals.

From avoiding common gardening mistakes to crafting your own tinctures, salves, and herbal first-aid kits, this book is a practical and inspiring resource for anyone ready to reconnect with nature’s pharmacy.

Inside, You’ll Learn:

• How to grow and care for healing herbs in any space
• Natural pest control methods to keep your garden thriving
• How to prepare infusions, decoctions, salves, and more
• Tips for building your own home apothecary
• Science-backed insights into herbal remedies for common ailments

Perfect For

New herbalists, DIY wellness seekers, and anyone looking to take control of their health through natural, sustainable practices. A thoughtful gift for gardeners, homesteaders, and holistic health enthusiasts alike.

Series Note

Part of the Herbology for Beginners series, this book is a gateway to lifelong herbal knowledge and self-reliance.