A thoroughly contemporary approach to growing all the most popular and versatile herbs. Detailed descriptions and cultivation instructions are given for over 80 of the most popular and versatile herbs together with ideas on how to display and enjoy them. The latest research findings on the safe and recommended culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and therapeutic uses are included. Catering for the flat dweller as well as people with gardens, the books is comprehensively illustrated with both inspirational and instructional photographs. Main chapter headings include Planning your garden; Preparing to plant; Planting; Caring for your herbs; Propagation. Using herbs and the Herb directory.