The handmade herbal products offered in our Gardener's section contain the finest herbs and organic oils to support the daily life of gardeners, landscapers, trail guides and other outdoor enthusiasts.
By David Winston and Steven Maimes This book provides a comprehensive look into adaptogens, a group of nontoxic herbs that help our bodies adapt to stressful situations while staying balanced and healthy. These rejuvenating herbs increase stamina and counter the normal effects of aging, and thus are becoming important in the prevention and treatment of chronic fatigue and other stress-related disorders. Paperback, 325 pp.
Our fantastic 100% natural insect repellent smells great and helps repel mosquitoes, black flies and gnats.* Created, tested and adored by Avena's gardeners.
A deeply warming, relaxing and penetrating salve, bolstered by it's pure scent of Cinnamon, Fire Fly Balm feels wonderfully invigorating and stimulating. These herbs are traditionally used to relieve sore, achy muscles. Great for gardeners, carpenters, and athletes alike.* Use sparingly on children and adults who have delicate skin. Unlike other pain-relieving salves, this product contains no petroleum based ingredients and is made completely with organic and biodynamic herbs.
Heal All Salve is one of our top selling products. We've been using this same recipe for over 27 years with great results in people and their pets. Traditionally, the herbs in this all-purpose salve are used to heal cuts, abrasions, skin irritations, radiation burns, chapped lips and dry hands and feet. * Our unique combination of organic and biodynamic herbs, infused in organic olive oil for 14 days at 100F creates one of the highest quality salves available.* Comes in a 1-oz tin or 2-oz or 4-oz glass jar.
This wonderful first aid remedy should be in everyone's home medicine chest and travel bag. A soothing and drying formula that relieves itching and inflammation from bug bites, poison ivy and poison oak. *
1-ounce bottle with spray pump
A documentary film portrait of Juliette de Bairacli Levy, world renowned herbalist, author, pioneer of holistic veterinary medicine, traveler and anthologist of Gypsy lore. For more than 60 years Juliette lived with the Gypsies, Bedouins and peasant peoples of the world. This film records Juliette's extraordinary life and her vast wealth of herbal and nature knowledge and presents a truly inspiring portrait of an elder woman healer. 90-minute film on DVD.
Filmed by our friend Tish Streeten, an accomplished filmmaker, this film is an uplifting story to share with your neighbors and community. Includes footage from Avena's Garden.
By Richo Cech. An excellent book for anyone interested in making their own herbal medicine. The book includes instructions on tincture making, the mathematics of extraction, vinegar extracts, glycerites, syrups, teas, decoctions, oils, salves, creams, poultices, soaks and baths. Richo also includes a comprehensive list of over 100 herbs with specific information on different ways to prepare and use each herb. Richo has been growing, harvesting and using medicinal herbs for over 20 years. We highly recommend his family´s organic medicinal herb seed business, Horizon Herbs, located in Williams, Oregon. Paperback, 283 pp.
Stella Natura 2013 Biodynamic Planting Calendar, Planting Charts and Thought-Provoking Essays, Edited by Sherry Wildfeuer. This Calendar has many aspects: a basic introduction to astronomy, a simple ephemeris, a planting guide, a star map, aid for following the movement of the planets in the night sky, and articles by ten different authors. All of these attempt to provide a true picture of the world outside us and ideas to assist in developing a healthy relation to that world. The charts can assist you in choosing optimum times to sow seeds, transplant, cultivate your crops and harvest them for storage. 9" x 12" wall calendar, beautifully illustrated, 40 pages, 4-color cover.
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