An A-to-Z guide to using more than 335 different herbs at home includes instructions on cultivation and propagation; culinary, medicinal and decorative uses; the history of each herb; and myths and magic associated with each herb. 30,000 first printing.
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McVicar gives instructions on growing 335 herbs indoors and outdoors. The illustrated guide includes not only familiar herbs, such as basil, rosemary, onion, garlic, dill, chives, tarragon, chicory, mint, parsley, sage, and thyme, but also lesser-known plants, such as lemon verbena, marsh-mallow, and viper's bugloss, to name just a few. And there are herbs discussed we think of as flowers, including iris, foxglove, lily of the valley, pink, and Jacob's ladder. Each entry has a brief history of the plant and information on cultivation. McVicar includes warnings regarding dosage and handling and offers interesting bits of lore and ancient uses. This profusely illustrated book has more than 1,000 color photographs and more than 200 recipes. George Cohen
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5.0 out of 5 stars
comprehensive and easy to use gardening book,
By Amanda Pounds (Austin, Tx) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Herbs for the Home: A Definitive Sourcebook to Growing and Using Herbs (Hardcover)
Easily one of the best gardening books i own. This book is thoughtfully organized to be useful and intuitive to everyone - even those who have never grown a plant before in their life. The herbs are indexed in both common, family and latin names, with descriptions and numerous photos of many varieties of each herb. Propogation and growing tips (focusing on a natural, organic approach whenever possible) are included for all plants, all of which are specific and helpful. Like whether or not a specific plant grows well in containers; what type of soil and moisture an herb prefers; if the herb flowers beautifully for a week and then gets leggy, ugly and topples over; if it reseeds aggressively; or if it is plagued by one particular pest or another. There are also wonderful histories and descriptions of common uses - whether they be for culinary use, medicinal, fragrancing, or fabric dying - as well as any possible usage warnings. Also included are sections devoted to proper soil preparation - with several soil "recipes" for different plant needs, tips on pruning and starting from seed. There are also several garden plans set up by theme and space available (dying garden, kitchen garden, bath garden, etc.) If you grow - or would like to grow - herbs, this book is indespensible for seasoned gardeners or novices.
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