The OGS Resource Library

Access our growing collection of useful farming & gardening resources created by our knowledgable presenters & staff.

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Seasonal Tonics

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG) • 2020

Make nourishing seasonal tonic recipes using herbs and natural ingredients to boost your health. Create drinks, soups, and herbal blends like golden milk and artichoke bitters to support wellness throughout the year.

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Mushroom Cultivation

Leif Olson • 2019

This step-by-step guide teaches the basics of mushroom cultivation. Learn essential techniques for growing mushrooms at home, from selecting the right fungi to preparing substrates and maintaining optimal growing conditions.

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Regional-Scale Permaculture: Forming a WNC Mutual Aid Society (& Mutual Aid Society Network)

Zev Friedman • 2019

Permaculture principles can be applied at a societal scale through Mutual Aid Societies. Learn how communities can collaborate to address ecological, economic, and social challenges for sustainable living and mutual support.

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Ten Herbs Everyone Should Know and Grow

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG) • 2016

Learn how to grow and use ten essential medicinal herbs in your home garden. This guide covers the benefits, harvesting and growing tips, and uses of herbs like Ashwagandha, Echinacea, and Calendula to support health and wellness naturally.

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Growing Great Garlic

Pam Dawling • 2016

This comprehensive guide offers expert tips for growing great garlic. Discover best practices for planting, caring for, and harvesting garlic to ensure healthy growth and large bulbs in your garden.

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Botanical Skincare

Noelle Joy • 2021

Discover the benefits of botanical skincare with this guide to creating herbal-infused oils, hydrosols, and natural salves. Learn how to incorporate healing herbs into your skincare routine for healthier, glowing skin.

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Intro to Fungal Ferments

Erica Gunnison • 2020

Explore the world of fungal fermentation with this guide. Learn how fungi like yeast and molds transform food, enhancing nutritional value and flavor through fermentation processes like kombucha, kefir, and more.

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The Key to Winter Wellness

Rosalee de la Forȇt • 2014

Discover the herbs that can help with different winter cold and flu symptoms using this easy-to-understand chart. Gain knowledge on how to prevent, recover from, or treat fever, cough, and other symptoms by understanding the heating and cooling properties and categories of herbs.

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Ginger and Turmeric

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG)

Explore the powerful health benefits of ginger and turmeric with herbal recipes that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity. Learn how to use these roots in teas, syrups, and more.

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