Celebrate the diverse culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and decorative properties of herbs with an all-in-color illustrated guide to cultivating them anywhere, effortlessly. Planning and planting instructions are given for all kinds of herbs—hedges, flowering, medical—and for all types of habitat, and an easy-to-access directory provides full growing information, uses, and other vital statistics for 200 plants, both familiar and exotic. Budding herbalists can see at a glance if a particular species suits their site as well as their needs. Sprinkled throughout are innovative spreads dedicated to such topics as herbal beauty preparations; classic recipes for drinks and sauces; lavender linen sprays and potpourri sachets; and ideas for using herbs as decorative accents around the house.
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- PublisherCollins & Brown
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1855859033
- ISBN 13 9781855859036
- BindingPaperback
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