| Acknowledgments |
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| Chapter One: The Magic and Mystery of the Seasons |
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| Chapter Two: Elbow Grease: Tools and Equipment for Working Roots |
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11 | (8) |
| Chapter Three: You Reap What You Sow: Planting with Spirit/Harvesting Ashe |
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19 | (18) |
| WINTER |
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Chapter Four: Winter by the Fire: A Season of Love, Remembrance, Dreaming, and the Elder |
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Chapter Five: Spiritual Warmth, Good Health, and Immunity |
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59 | (12) |
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Chapter Six: Immunity and Nervous System: Tea for Colds, Flu, Depression, Aches, and Pains |
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71 | (6) |
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Chapter Seven: Elders: Ancestors, Dreaming, Remembrance, and Community Health |
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77 | (12) |
| SPRING |
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Chapter Eight: Spring into Ritual: Rain, Thunder, Water Element, and Flowers |
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89 | (10) |
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Chapter Nine: Holistic Home: Spring Cleaning Mind, Body, and Spirit |
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99 | (10) |
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Chapter Ten: Intergenerational Afro Care |
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109 | (20) |
| SUMMER |
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Chapter Eleven: Blossoms of Love, Youth, and Vibrant Health |
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129 | (8) |
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Chapter Twelve: A Roast to Good Health |
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137 | (4) |
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Chapter Thirteen: Love, Sensuality, and Beauty |
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141 | (6) |
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Chapter Fourteen: The Healing Garden |
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147 | (6) |
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Chapter Fifteen: Get Juiced: Homemade Juices, Smoothies, and Iced Beverages |
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153 | (14) |
| AUTUMN |
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Chapter Seventeen: Soul and Spirit Food |
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177 | (6) |
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Chapter Eighteen: The Season of Life for Women, Men, and Our Animal Companions |
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183 | (20) |
| Appendix A |
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203 | (10) |
| Appendix B |
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213 | (4) |
| Bibliography |
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217 | (4) |
| Index |
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