This is a herb book with a difference - where the others concentrate on the plants, Herb Garden Design homes in on how to plan and plant a wide range of herb gardens. More than 30 easy-to-follow plans and planting schemes, accompanied by specially-commissioned photographs, show how to make a herb garden of any size. There are knots, patterns and potagers, colour-themed herb borders, schemes for asthma sufferers and potpourri makers, as well as a scented arbour, hedges of lavender, thyme paths and a potful of culinary herbs. A table of herbs highlighting over 200 of the best plants includes cultivation details and tips on maintenance completes the book's comprehensive coverage. Ethne Clarke is the author of English Country Gardens and The Art of the Kitchen Garden, and co-editor (with Rosemary Verey) of The Scented Garden. Clive Nichols is the photographer of The RHS Guide to Photographing Plants and Gardens.