Herbs: The Complete Gardeners Guide
by By Lima, Patrick and Forsyth, Turid
Category: Photography , Subjects & Themes , Plants & Animals

When first published, Herbs was extremely well received and set a new standard of excellence for gardening books. Turid Forsyth's photographs and watercolor illustrations capture all the beauty and detail of these fascinating and practical plants, and Patrick Lima's highly entertaining text is chock-full of clear information, helpful advice and wry anecdotes.    The book covers:    Selecting and growing herbs  Soil  Perennial kitchen herbs, such as horseradish, oregano, bay leaf and rosemary  Annual and biennial kitchen herbs, such as basil, chili peppers and parsley  Varieties of thyme  Varieties of sage  Seeds and sprouts, including anise, caraway, coriander and cumin  Alliums, including chives, leeks, onions, garlic            and shallots  Leafy herbs, such as arugula and watercress  Herbs for blending and brewing, such as mint, chamomile and bergamot  Fragrant herbs, such as old roses and lavender  Gathering wild herbs    Special sections outline how to use herbs to add color to flowerbeds and how to propagate, preserve and grow herbs indoors. The book concludes with 16 delicious recipes that make the most of fresh herbs.     This beautiful book combines the wisdom of two longtime gardeners, creating a comprehensive reference that any gardener will enjoy and use regularly.