Herbs: The Complete Gardener's Guide - Softcover

Lima, Patrick; Forsyth, Turid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1552096246 ISBN 13: 9781552096246

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

When first published, Herbs was extremely well received and set a new standard of excellence for gardening books. Turid Forsyth's photographs and watercolor illustrations capture all the beauty and detail of these fascinating and practical plants, and Patrick Lima's highly entertaining text is chock-full of clear information, helpful advice and wry anecdotes. The book covers: Selecting and growing herbs Soil Perennial kitchen herbs, such as horseradish, oregano, bay leaf and rosemary Annual and biennial kitchen herbs, such as basil, chili peppers and parsley Varieties of thyme Varieties of sage Seeds and sprouts, including anise, caraway, coriander and cumin Alliums, including chives, leeks, onions, garlic and shallots Leafy herbs, such as arugula and watercress Herbs for blending and brewing, such as mint, chamomile and bergamot Fragrant herbs, such as old roses and lavender Gathering wild herbs Special sections outline how to use herbs to add color to flowerbeds and how to propagate, preserve and grow herbs indoors. The book concludes with 16 delicious recipes that make the most of fresh herbs. This beautiful book combines the wisdom of two longtime gardeners, creating a comprehensive reference that any gardener will enjoy and use regularly.

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Review:

A most attractive coffee-table book, this volume is at the same time an excellent reference resource for the herb gardener.--Koraljka Lockhart"American Reference Book Annual" (01/01/2002)

Herbs provides you with the essential knowledge to build your herbal garden from the soil up ... fun read.--Haley Carpinelli "Colorado Homes and Lifestyle Magazine "

What a lovely, informative and motivating book this is.--Robert Howard"Hamilton Spectator" (11/08/2001)

A text to sit back and read enjoyably while comparing qualities of different herbs.--American Herb Association Quarterly (01/01/2002)

The book is like a colorful, calming stroll through the realm of summer.--Maclean's (12/10/2001)

Comprehensive guide ... lots of practical advice on growing herbs as well as suggestions for medicinal uses, recipes and decorations.-- (11/24/2001)

A must read for cooks who wish to enhance new and favorite recipes with fresh herbs, people interested in natural alternative medicines, craftspeople who turn their hand to scented designs and, of course, gardeners who enjoy tending herbs and are on the lookout for interesting new plants to add colors, scents and foliage to their beds.--Chesapeake Home (01/01/2002)

Expansive study ... focus[es] on the plants' physical characteristics ... recipes and hundreds of photos enhance this charming book.-- (11/05/2001)

Filled with delightful vignettes and essential advice ... lavishly illustrated.-- (09/01/2001)

The striking color photographs and detailed watercolors make this a hard book to put down. But as I read through it, I realized that it's more than a coffee-table book. It contains very good herbal information ... This is a delightful and very informative read.-- (03/15/2002)

Synopsis:

This volume combines the wisdom of two long-term gardeners to make it a delightful and essential addition to any gardener's library. Turid Forsyth's photographs and watercolour illustrations capture all the beauty and detail of these fascinating and practical plants.

About this edition

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1552096246
• ISBN 13: 9781552096246
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224
• Illustrator: Forsyth Turid