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Title: Herbs : The Complete Gardener's Guide
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Publication Date: 2012
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1552096246
ISBN 13: 9781552096246
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Forsyth, Turid
Edition: illustrated edition.
Condition: Good
Weight: 2.44 pounds

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Synopsis

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 herbs
Soil
Perennial kitchen herbs, such as horseradish, oregano, bay leaf and rosemary
Annual and biennial kitchen herbs, such as basil, chili peppers and parsley
Varieties of thyme
Varieties of sage
Seeds and sprouts, including anise, caraway, coriander and cumin
Alliums, including chives, leeks, onions, garlic and shallots
Leafy herbs, such as arugula and watercress
Herbs for blending and brewing, such as mint, chamomile and bergamot
Fragrant herbs, such as old roses and lavender
Gathering 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.

About the Author

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.

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