Growing & using herbs & spices
By: Don Burke
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781921517303
Subjects: Herbs; Herb gardening; Cooking (Herbs)
Other titles: Growing and using herbs and spices
Description: Planting, growing, harvesting and eating herbs are some of the most popular gardening activities for gardeners all over the world. Their health benefits have been handed down over generations for centuries, and many herbs are still used to cure and soothe common ailments. This book is for anyone who loves herbs, including gardeners and cooks.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Herbs and spices. (Flavour saviours ; Practicalities); title: Planning a herb garden. (Going to bed ; The soil ; Odd man out ; Mediterraneans ; Pests & diseases); title: Medicinal and mythical uses of herbs. (Nonsense [versus] science ; Proven benefits); title: Fresh is best (Getting started ; Herbs in pots ; Tips & tricks ; Indoor gardens ; Drying herbs ; Freezing herbs ; In the kitchen ; Creative teas); title: Herbs & spices: listed from A to Y.