Fifty plants are described, with line drawings of each. Includes may apple, wild columbine, jewelweed, evening primrose, and more. Young seed pods can be boiled and eaten. A brown sugar can be made from flowers. Plant fiber sometimes used in papermaking and in weaving some muslins.
Many herbs require little care and thrive under less than perfect conditions.
The herbs and edible flowers are described with suggested uses, notes on their history and legends, and points unique to a particular plant. Discusses culture, including size and when and how to propagate, plant, care for, and use the plants. This book can be a practical reference or you can indulge yourself in hours of savory reading. Beautiful color photographs illustrate herbs growing, foods made with herbs, and more. Recipes are included as are note pages for you to record your memories and observations.