Herbs: The Complete Gardener's Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1552096025 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From Publishers Weekly Leafy, flowering vines and kitchen herbs, seeds, pods, bulbs and all things herbal are showcased in this expansive study. With some basic but not comprehensive know-how ("This 3-foot North American herb anise-hyssop wants a place in the middle of a bed of tea herbs or perennials"), the book offers facts and aesthetic appreciation, and as such will primarily benefit cognoscenti. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. A handful of recipes and hundreds of photos enhance this charming book. Lima (The Art of Perennial
Patrick Lima shares his gardening secrets and strategies he has gleaned from carving out a garden in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula. He is the author of The Art of Perennial Gardening and The Harrowsmith Perennial Garden.
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 concludes with 16 delicious recipes that make the most of fresh herbs. When first published, Herbs was extremely well received and set a new standard of excellence for gardening books. This beautiful book combines the wisdom of two longtime gardeners, creating a comprehensive reference that any gardener will enjoy and use regularly.. The book covers: Selecting and growing herbsSoilPerennial kitchen herbs, such as horseradish, oregano, bay leaf and rosemaryAnnual and biennial kitchen herbs, such as basil, chili peppers and parsleyVarieties of thymeVarieties of sageSeeds and sprouts, including anise, caraway, coriander and cuminAlliums, including chives, leeks, onions, garlic and shallotsLeafy herbs, such as arugula and watercressHerbs for blending and brewing, such as mint, chamomile and bergamotFragrant herbs, such as old roses and lavenderGathering wild herbs Special sections outline how to use herbs to add color to flowerbeds and how to propagate, preserve and grow herbs indoors
Five Stars Lovely book with great photos that has introduced me to some herbs that I didn't know.. Jennifer D. said It seemed like a good investment to buy a copy. I have checked this book out from the library so many times.It seemed like a good investment to buy a copy. I am pleased withthe book. Gorgeous photographs. One can tell the author put his heart and soul in to the topic.. "comprehensive information" according to Tain Balfour. This book seems to have a variety of information about herbs. Would be good for any gardener who wants to grow herbs.