Growing and Using Herbs and Spices (Dover Books on Herbs, Farming and Gardening) [Paperback]

Milo Miloradovich (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Books on Herbs, Farming and Gardening | Publication Date: November 2, 2011

"Will delight both the gardener and the cook." — Library Journal. Versatile handbook for the wide range of American herbalists — from backyard gardeners to gourmet chefs — provides all the information needed for cultivation and use of all the herbs and spices available in North America. 4 illustrations. Index. Glossary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048625058X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486250588
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Growing and Using Herbs and Spices (Dover Books on Herbs, Farming and Gardening) (Paperback)

Growing Herbs and Spices by Milo Miloradovich has been in my gardening library for quite a while. It's a straightforward book - no glossy photos, no URLs. It's straightforward, black and white advice about what each herb is about, what it's used for, and how to grow it.

You get histories, locations, and even mythology. Some of the stories are fascinating. For example, Red bergamot is native to New England. This was the "Oswego" tea from the native American tribe of the same name, and during the tea boycott it's what the colonists drank instead of English tea.

Sage, named from the Latin verb "to save", comes from the mediterranean. It's used in meat dishes, stuffings, sauces and cheese.

You learn how to grow and harvest the various herbs, how to use them, what to watch out for.

The book covers spices as well, and then goes into practical how-tos for a variety of crafts. You learn how to make lotions, moth preventatives, and more.

Finally, a thorough index means you can dig through the book and find exactly what you need.

Well recommended as a solid primer.