Devon Young is an herbalist and author of The Backyard Herbal Apothecary and The Herbalist's Healing Kitchen. She holds a degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, and runs the herbalism blog Nitty Gritty Life. Devon lives in the Pacific Northwest.
"""This gorgeous book is a joy to read! Devon goes beyond the basics to create a book that is well researched and full of everything you need to know about growing your own medicine!"" --Colleen Codekas, author of Healing Herbal Infusions, founder of Grow Forage Cook Ferment ""With meticulous attention to detail, Devon Young provides practical advice on cultivating a beautiful landscape full of herbs and medicinal plants, along with details on how to preserve them for your apothecary."" --Kris Bordessa, author and founder of Attainable Sustainable ""When I need an herbal reference, I immediately reach for one of Devon Young's books. Devon's knowledge is vast, her writing clear and her approach innovative. This book will inspire you to take control of your own health and wellness, from seed to remedy."" --Teri Page, author of Family Homesteading, founder of Homestead Honey ""What an incredible resource! Devon explains all about these plants and how to use them in clear, simple language. The Homegrown Herbal Apothecary is a valuable reference book that I'll turn to again and again."" --Pam Farley, author of The First Time Gardener and Container Food Gardening, founder of Brown Thumb Mama"