Really enjoyed reading about the herbs, seeing the photos if not familiar and seeing also recipes to use for practical use. Teas you can make at home were helpful, especially when not feeling well. You may wish to consider a subsequent book or sequel that has tea sandwich recipes as well as tea recipes. Women tend to like these things! Very lovely, colorful photographs and very informative text.

Herbs in Every Season is such a fantastic find for anyone who loves herbalism or just wants to bring more plants into their daily life. The way it’s organized by season makes it so easy to follow, and I love that each herb comes with tips on growing, harvesting, and using it in both the kitchen and apothecary.

The recipes are super approachable, covering everything from teas to simple remedies, and the gorgeous photos make it a joy to read. It’s the kind of book that’s both beautiful and useful—perfect for beginners and experienced herbalists alike. If you’re into plants, this one’s a must-have!

Herbs in Every Season
Author: Bevin Cohen
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As someone who is very into herbalism and holistic living, Herbs in Every Season is such a treasure for me! I love how the author organized the book and that each plant description includes how to use them in apothecary and kitchen settings, tips for growing and gathering, and recipes. The book is so well layed out and thorough. I feel it would be a great resource for anyone who is into herbalism.

Thanks to NetGalley, Timber Press and Bevin Cohen for an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts in this review are my own.

This was a wonderful overview on 48 herbs and how to use them. I loved that there weren’t not only descriptions on what the plants do but also information on how to use them, grow them and where to find them. I also really appreciated the explanations at the beginning and throughout of certain terms and practices, making this book also suitable for beginner herbalists.

This book is perfect for someone interested in herbalism / the wonderful benefits of the plants we have on earth. It is super informative and a wonderful read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Timber Press and Bevin Cohen for giving me an ARC of this awesome book!

I love a gardening/recipe book organized by seasons! This book will have you looking at the plants in your landscape differently because so many featured here are considered “weeds”.
This is a great addition to a gardening library. More word-heavy than picture-forward, there are great recipes ranging from tinctures to salad dressings to salves.
I’m looking forward to holding this book in my hands!
4 stars.

Forty-eight herbs are explored fully from history through planting advice to culinary or medicinal uses. The photographs by Miriam Doan are beautiful and most helpful. We start with Spring and go through each season. There’s also a very good explanation of the different types of preparation for medicinal uses. The cover is bright and eye catching.

Herbs in Every Season by Bevin Cohen is an absolute gem! This book is both stunning and practical, perfect for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of edible and medicinal herbs. The pages are beautifully laid out, making it easy to read or reference, with detailed profiles on 48 herbs. I especially loved how the book organizes herbs by seasons—it adds a fresh and grounded perspective to growing and using them throughout the year.

The recipes and tips are straightforward and inviting, covering everything from teas and tonics to herbal remedies for common ailments like sunburns. Plus, the gorgeous pictures make it coffee-table-worthy while being a functional resource for gardeners, cooks, and herbalists alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or just starting your journey, this book is a wonderful addition to any home. It’s more than a guide—it’s an inspiration to reconnect with nature and embrace the gifts of the earth. Highly recommend!

Herbs in Every Season is a great reference tool! It's efficiently organized so finding information on specific herbs is easy. The information is comprehensive and in depth.

Well organized and beautifully put together. The arrangement by season will make it easy to plan for planting. All these "weeds" that we have been raised to believe to poison or pull have useful purposes. The phots provide a visual to identify as well as a way to organize your garden. Definitely a useful tool and a way to use the herbs. This is essential for anyone that wants to live a more natural, healthy life. Thanks to the author. publisher and Netgalley

I really liked how the author introduces several types of herbs to try in each season. There are several cases where an herb crosses multiple seasons but for the sake of the theme, I get what they were trying to do. It gave me more ideas of herbs to try for my garden next year.

"Herbs in Every Season" by Bevin Cohen explores the year-round benefits of growing and using herbs. With profiles on 48 herbs, it offers gardeners, cooks, and herbalists practical tips on cultivating herbs, using them in recipes, creating remedies, and understanding their seasonal cycles. Packed with insights and simple DIY applications, this guide shows how herbs enrich our health, gardens, and connection to nature.

Herbs in Every Season by Bevin Cohen is a great resource for anyone interested in the versatile world of herbs. I especially liked how the book is organized by season, making it easy to explore what’s fresh and available throughout the year. Each chapter offers a well-rounded look at individual herbs, highlighting their uses in cooking, medicine, and even providing practical tips for growing and gathering. The inclusion of recipes adds an extra layer of accessibility for integrating herbs into daily life. (I received an advance ready copy and all opinions are my own.) Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned herbal enthusiast, this book is both informative and inspiring!

250+ pages of herbal apothecary and cooking recipes for each herb in their peak season. The pictures are both helpful and stunning. You can tell the author is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything with just the right amount of detail to not be overwhelming for us beginners. There are recipes for hair growth oils, lotions, tea for anxiety and stress, etc. And then the cooking recipes for cookies, salts, just so much more than I ever expected! I know I will personally be using this book for many years. It would be a wonderful “white elephant” gift or for anyone who enjoys gardening or wants to learn how to have some herbal recipes for ailments.

What a useful book! I am definitely adding it to my apothecary shelf. This book is broken into the four seasons and begins with spring. Each season discusses the herbs that will be prevalent during the season. Each herb is discussed in detail and includes recipes for uses- some for eating and some for apothecary uses. The author includes tips on starting your seeds, planting, using your herbal harvest, and storing your harvest. The information in this book is incredibly valuable. The photography is beautiful as well. The book is great for first time herb gardeners,like me, and seasoned (ha ha!) herb gardeners like my sister who has had herbs for years. I shared a tip from the book with her and it was something she didn't know.

I'm a sucker for anything and all things related to herbs. I have many herbalist books and this book is right up there with the others! Love the book and all the information. It's definitely one I'd purchase to add to my herbalist book collection.

This book is very informative and well thought out. It was also very easy to read and understand. I enjoyed how it was broken up by season instead of just alphabetical order as books like this tend to be. I definitely learned about some new plants that I plan on putting in my garden next year. Definitely a great reference for anyone who wants to grow and use herbs for more than just seasoning their food. I also think this book makes a good starting point for anyone who may be curious about herbs.

This book contains beautiful photography and organizes information by season then alphabetically so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for quickly. Or, you may find it enjoyable to read page by page simply to learn more about each herb. I liked the tips for practical applications and recipes for how to use each herb.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!

This is a lovely book that gives overviews of 48 herbs and how to grow, forage and use them. There are one or two recipes for each and they are divided by season. Many need to be purchased if you live in a temperate climate, especially the ones listed for winter. There were times when I wished for more information, like I have read that there’s one kind of horsetail to use medicinally and I have always thought I had the wrong kind growing near me. He writes as if all horsetail is the same. As one online foraging site says, ˋ It is not uncommon for the different varieties of the horsetail plant to be confused with one another. You must be able to accurately identify the variety of horsetail plant you are foraging because not all varieties are equally infused with either herbal or edible properties.´ There were several times this happened. In general though, it is a well illustrated, interesting, helpful book, especially for those new to herbalism.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

As someone who only recently discovered the joys of gardening a few years ago, this book is a treasure trove of information. I already grow many of these herbs so I loved the different recipe suggestions. I also learned about so many herbs I’ve never heard of that I now need to plant in my garden! The book was well organized and the photography is beautiful.