Review: √ Just Seeing Those Borage Herbs Will Relax You!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 18, 2014
This is a fun book that explains how to get started with herb gardening.  There are lots of good tips, and examples of herbs that you can grow--even inside. As the subtitle explains, this is a "Beginner's Guide."  That was good for me, since I don't think I've ever grown an herb. I tried growing Catnip once--does that qualify as a "herb?" (It didn't last long, anyway, since some animals attacked the plant. Probably wild cats.)► THINGS I LIKED ◄♦ Occasional photos depicting the herb being discussed. I bet those photos look even better on a color screen. (They're fine on my Kindle, but it is only monochrome.)♦ Listing of different herbs to try growing, and how to care for them. The herbs are sorted alphabetically.  For example, in the very first entry, Martha explains "How to grow Anise Seed."  There is a point by point description of exactly what to do.♦ There is an entry for "Borage," which I admit I had never heard of. (I think, however, there is a movie with that title.) I felt a little humbled when the author emphasized that borage is "well-known for medicinal purposes, as it helps reduce feber, fight depression, relieve diarrhea, and treat bronchitis."  And I didn't even know its name!  Sigh.♦ Aha!  I saw one herb I knew all about--MINT!  My experience with mint goes something like this:  Try to keep it out of my yard!  Well, by planting herbs in containers, you avoid the problem with the incredible invasive nature of mint.♦ List of all the advantages of growing your own herbs; e.g., "Educational for Both Adults and Kids."  I think that's true--both adults and kids can benefit from learning how to grow things, as well as benefits of the herb.► ANY SPECIAL FEATURES? ◄There is a useful section on how to harvest your herbs, including ways to preserve and store for future use.√ This is a concise, well-written guide to how to get started in growing your own herbs. I found this little book informative and fun to read. Plus now I know all about "borage!"  Recommend!♫ A Review by Chris Lawson► Note: I do not personally know the author of this book, nor was I asked to write a 5-Star Review.