Contains all the advice you need to start a herb garden - whether you have a large space available or just a few pots on the patio. The author offers guidance on where to buy herbs, what to look out for in choosing plants, how to cultivate your own herbs, the best methods of harvesting and preserving - and instructions on effective, non-chemical pest control. For the ambitious gardener there are also suggestions on garden design and on laying out plots for culinary, medicinal and aromatic use.