Product Description

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 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. 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5247922 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.41 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
Patrick Lima's graceful garden prose takes a wide-ranging approach to herbs.... A lovely book.--Aldona Satterthwaite"Canadian Gardening" (04/01/2010)