I've asked myself this question many times in the last three years as we have continued to unearth boxes from the attic in our NC home and bring them to VA. Usually, it is something that can be discarded or given to one of the children (yay!!!) which means one of these days there will be a lot less treasure junk for them to go through.
On this last trip, I brought a box home to VA with me and was pleasantly surprised to find a beloved book tucked down in the bottom. You're probably thinking it wasn't too beloved or I wouldn't have packed it away, right? But if you know me at all or visit here often, you know I have hundreds of books! I still have books in boxes and no place to shelve them...yet. But back to this one.
I used this book for years when I had a greenhouse and grew herbs for making my hand-milled soaps. It has good information on many herbs and their uses, whether you are cooking with them or using them for medicinal purposes.
I recently purchased my first diffusers and a couple sets of essential oils so I am looking forward to studying about the herbs used in some of them and what medicinal/therapeutic uses they have. My Christian fiction and non-fiction reviewing pile became a bit overwhelming all of a sudden so I am looking for some 'thyme' in my day to do more reading in The Herb Book. haha
I also bought a leather bound journal from Cracker Barrel when I was in GA in July that I am using for a 'junk' journal. When I was perusing the pages of The Herb Book, I realized that the illustrations are simple enough and will help me in my drawing practice. Unearthing this book is proving to be of more value to me than I had first thought. :-)
How about you? Do you have a favorite informational book?
If so, please share in the comments.
I would love to know!
If so, please share in the comments.
I would love to know!
