Wong, a wellknown ethnobotanist and bbc star, has compiled a list of 100 plants and their parts fruit, vegetables, trees, shrubs, roots, herbs, flowers. Grow your own drugs is the accompanying book to the bbc series by james wong. James wong is a kewtrained botanist and bbc presenter, working on the awardwinning show grow your own drugs and regularly appearing on countryfile and our food. Have watched james wong series on british tv and really enjoyed them and very happy i. This hardback book is beautifully laid out and gives clear and easy to follow instructions on how to make your own lotions and potions for common ailments and beauty treatments. Try james wongs version of teh halia a ginger tea to help soothe sore stiff, arthritic joints and other inflammatory conditions. A year with james wong first edition by wong, james isbn. Grow your own drugs by james wong, 9781621450108, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Grow your own drugs waterstones paperback exclusive by james wong 2009.
With easy recipes ethnobotanist james wong shows how to make simple creams, salves, teas and much, much more from the stuff growing in your window box, the local garden centre or in the hedgerows. Many of the drugs wong talks about are easy to grow as easy as keeping a bunch of basil or mint in glasses of water on a kitchen window sill. Yes, the title does conjure up images of pot plants and basements with grow lights, but james wongs new book is about those medicinal plants that may already be sprouting in your yard. Waterstones have got a paperback version of james wongs excellent book grow your own drugs book at. It also contains a range of natural plant hormones and growth regulators, which research is beginning to reveal can dramatically boost the performance of a range of common garden crops. It is published by collins and its isbn is 00073076. Published in association with the royal horticultural society, james wong s new book, grow for flavour, gives you the techniques to maximize flavour while minimizing the effort involved.
Buy the book james wong is back, putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again, with over 100 new, natural. Feb 21, 20 grow your own drugs by james wong, 9781621450108, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save. Yes, the title does conjure up images of pot plants and basements with grow lights, but james wong s new book is about those medicinal plants that may already be sprouting in your yard. Nov 07, 2009 this book is full of different ways to make and grow your own traditional medicines.
Grow your own drugs is a british television documentary series, first broadcast on bbc two, exploring the many remedies which can be provided by plants. Grow your own drugs, vitataal 9789061128687 boeken. Whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book. James wong returns with a brand new series of grow your own drugs packed full of inspiring natural remedies for minor everyday ailments, plus a few luxurious beauty treats to make you look and feel wonderful. Grow your own drugs ethnobotanist james wong believes there is no reason to always use conventional medicines when you can find relief from the plants in your garden. Grow your own drugs ethnobotanist james wong believes there is no reason to always use conventional medicines when you. Fantastically easy recipes for natural remedies and beauty treats 1st by wong, james isbn. Grow your own drugs goodreads meet your next favorite book. The majority of his top 100 plants he lists in the back section of his book, grow your own drugs. Grow your own drugs season 1 episode 1 fruit youtube. Great easy to understand and follow recipes in the informative book. James wong returns with a brand new series of grow your own drugs packed full of inspiring natural remedies for minor everyday ailments, plus a few luxurious beauty treats to. Jan 01, 2009 grow your own drugs is the accompanying book to the bbc series by james wong. Plus, youll find 36 simple recipes for making the most of your new flavourpacked produce.
It also contains a range of natural plant hormones and growth regulators, which research is beginning to reveal can dramatically boost the. Using the flowers, fruit, roots, trees, vegetables and. The top 100 plants to grow or get to treat arthritis, migraines, coughs and more. Grow your own drugs james wong bok 97800073075 bokus. Grow your own drugs a year with james wong youtube. Whether youre struggling with insomnia, the kids have eczema, or your partner is feeling under the weather, this book could have the answer. Mineral therapy seaweed is a rich source of natural minerals essential for plant growth that are often lacking in garden soils. It s fantastic to see people rediscovering the ways our ancestors healed themselves. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that. Many people think of plants as purely ornamental, something to brighten up. He lives in london where he obsessively trials new species in his tiny garden. James wong, an ethnobotanist, presents the series and takes the view that people should start making their own remedies in order to save money and feel healthier plus providing simple remedies to everyday ailments.
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