Cultivated since ancient times for their medicinal, culinary and fragrant properties, herbs are one of the most versatile plant groups. "Herbaceous" is a complete guide to the growing of herbs - from planning and designing a herb garden to harvesting and using herbs for cooking, cosmetics, perfumes and medicines. This A-Z guide to herbs includes: the historical background on the cultivation of herbs through the ages; a comprehensive guide to growing herbs covering everything from preparing garden beds to propagating, harvesting and storing; special spreads that cover preserving herbs, edible weeds, herbal teas, culinary herbs, medicinal herbs and insect-repelling herbs; history of herb garden design, descriptions of famous European and Asian herb gardens, and ideas on designing your own herb garden, from traditional to contemporary; a problem-solving guide, including organic control of pests and diseases; and step-by-step projects.
Herbaceous
Summary
Cultivated since ancient times for their medicinal, culinary and fragrant properties, herbs are one of the most versatile plant groups. This book covers planning and designing a herb garden to harvesting and using herbs for cooking, cosmetics, perfumes and medicines.
Herbaceous Summary
Herbaceous Reviews
Herbs have been grown for centuries from the Apothecary's rose in biblical times to the flowery meads of the Normans, Medieval walled gardens and monastic physic gardens. Today they are enjoying a renaissance, appearing in the most contemporary designs around the world. Amenable to containers, dedicated gardens or intermingled with other flowering plants in the mixed border, their many attributes ensure their popularity: scented foliage, attractive flowers, varied leaf forms, easy cultivation and, even more importantly, their use as pest control when used as companion plants. This attractively illustrated, well laid-out guide to herbs contains everything you need to know in order to grow these garden gems: from selecting healthy plants or growing from seed or cuttings to placement in the garden, cultivation and harvesting. Intermingled with recipes for culinary treats, pot pourri mixes, cosmetic and scented oils and even household cleaners, this is a great all-rounder on the subject and a must for all lovers of these wonderful plants. - Lucy Watson
Table of Contents
Growing herbs: cultivating; propagating; harvesting and storing; companion planting; herb garden design. Using herbs: medicinal herbs; culinary herbs; cosmetic herbs; scented herbs; herbs for household use. Herb directory.
Additional information
GOR001693215
9781740452199
1740452194
Herbaceous by
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Murdoch Books
2003-09-01
256
N/A
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