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Books > Gardening > Gardening: plants > Herbs
Its cultivation, harvesting, marketing and market value, with a
short account of its history and botany. In the preparation of this
little book, use had been made of articles contained in
agricultural journals, United States consular Reports, bulletins
published by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture and the
Experiment Station of Kentucky. This work is therefore gathered
from many reliable sources and is really a work of several authors.
For any herbist this is an indispensable handbook of fascinating
lore, of tips on practical herb garden design, and of comprehensive
guidance in cultivating and harvesting herbs. Nonnative herbs grow
best and look best in gardens that reproduce their native habitats.
This view is the keystone of "The Essence of Herbs," an engaging
book that combines a descriptive study of herbs with a history of
the role herbs have played in culture, cuisine, and medicine. Here
in a book for both specialists and nonspecialists are important
guidelines for the herbist who gardens in harmony with the
environment.
The practical, plot-to-plate guide to growing and cooking with
herbs From basil to vervain, The Cook's Herb Garden will teach you
everything you need to know about growing, harvesting, and cooking
herbs. Delve into this little book to find notes on herb flavours,
the best growing conditions, storage, and how to use herbs in the
kitchen. There are inspirational planting schemes for window boxes
and pots so you can grow your own; themes include Mediterranean,
everyday essentials, and salad herbs. There's also a photographic
catalogue of more than 130 culinary herbs, including unusual herbs
such as lovage and bergamot. Packed with more than 70 delicious
recipes for rubs and marinades, sauces and salsas, flavoured
butters, cordials, syrups, teas and tisanes, plus charts on best
herb-with-food flavour combinations, The Cook's Herb Garden is the
perfect herb guide for any cook.
Food gardens are springing up in backyards across the country.
Organic, home grown tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers are being
enjoyed at more family dinner tables than ever, bringing serious
nutrition and delicious tastes to homemade meals. But why stop with
vegetables? Herbs are perfect companions in the garden, and their
bright flavours elevate the taste of nearly every vegetable. A
handful of basil added to a tomato salad or a bit of chopped dill
sprinkled on butter-sauteed carrots creates new layers of flavour
and complexity. "The Beginner's Guide to Edible Herbs" helps every
vegetable gardener realize the pleasures of becoming an herb
gardener. Readers will find complete information on growing,
harvesting, preserving, and using 26 of the most popular kitchen
herbs, from basil to thyme. There are also food-pairing tips,
simple recipes, and basic information on medicinal uses, all
enhanced by beautiful, full-colour photographs of every plant and
many kitchen recipes and projects. Whether they complement rows of
asparagus and cauliflower or grow in a garden all their own, edible
herbs are versatile, undemanding, and abundant. They're winners in
every garden.
This full color book includes: *herb garden design and basic
planting info *detailed section on what to do with the herbs,
including storing *some basic recipes recommended species,
cultivars and varities that work in your region * help in plant
selection plus photos showing specific uses
Wild American Ginseng, America's most famous medicinal plant, is in
trouble. In plain prose, James McGraw explains why as he translates
the latest in ecological and conservation science findings on this
unassuming understory herb. As the world's foremost authority on
wild ginseng, McGraw is uniquely poised to present this story based
on over twenty years of uninterrupted field research. McGraw traces
the dramatic ecological history of ginseng in North America,
documenting the ginseng-centric view of a world increasingly
dominated by both direct and indirect actions of humans. Far more
than a story of a single plant species, ginseng becomes a parable,
a canary in a coal mine, for what is happening to our dwindling
wild species across the globe. Documenting lingchi (death by a
thousand cuts) in human interactions with wild species, McGraw
shows us the evidence of our slowly eroding biodiversity and our
diminishing global biotreasury. Beyond merely documenting our
destruction of nature, McGraw also offers a pathway to an
optimistic future for ginseng and the wild species with whom we
share the planet. He illuminates how a dramatic expansion of our
commitment to sharing the planet with our fellow planetary
companions is the key to preservation; and now is the time to do
so.
The illustrations on these chic cards are all taken from
award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand's Herbarium, a 21st-century
reboot of the traditional herbal compendium. The visual genius
behind the international bestseller The Geometry of Pasta, she has
created abstract forms and vibrant colours to illustrate 100
essential herbs and to reveal their hidden properties. This stylish
set of cards features herb facts, practical tips and stylish
illustrations from the book.
A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening
Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs
the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown
ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve
upon any dish you whip up at home.
This friendly, hands-on guide is an excellent introduction to
the world of herb gardening. It gives you tips and advice to grow a
thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked
meals-as well as boost your health.How to choose, plant, and care
for herbsCovers ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting
plants from seeds, and other fundamentalsHow to prevent insects,
pests, and diseases from invading your containersOver 30 herb
recipes for everyday uses, including rubs, marinades, beauty
products, and more
Whether you're interested in getting step-by-step instructions
for starting on your first herb garden or already have one and want
to learn new tips and techniques, "Herb Gardening For Dummies," 2nd
Edition has you covered
This beginners guide for anyone interested in starting an herb
garden explains in simple terms everything you need to know about
choosing the site, preparing the soil, choosing the plants, caring
for them, dealing with pests and diseases and what to do with the
harvest at the end of the summer. Included are easy-to-follow
garden plans, lots of helpful tips, expert advice and useful
figures.
The Homesteader's Herbal Companion is a beautiful guide for the
modern day homesteader. From learning how to incorporate herbs and
essential oils around your home, to learning how to enhance your
family's health and well-being, this book is the go-to resource for
those wishing to live a more natural homesteading lifestyle. This
book takes readers through the basics of herbalism, including the
different types of herbs and their uses. It also breaks down how
herbs are used in tinctures, salves, essential oils, and infused
oils. You'll learn how to efficiently incorporate herbs into your
lifestyle, creating your own herbal remedy cabinet for yourself and
for your livestock as well. And through encouragement and
evidence-based information, you'll be confident using herbs,
cooking with herbs, and sharing your herbal products with your
friends and family. With an array of beautiful photos and easy to
read terminology, just about any homesteader, new or seasoned, can
learn from The Homesteader's Herbal Companion, and finally feel
comfortable incorporating the many wonderful qualities of herbs
around their homes and homesteads.
A kitchen garden, or potager, is a celebration of the seasons:
brimming with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and even fruit trees,
it's our link with nature and a source for fresh produce. The
kitchen garden has always been an important part of life in the
rural south, at times meaning the difference between being well-fed
or going to bed hungry. In recent times, the kitchen garden has
become fashionable, and now more and more homeowners (in cities,
suburbs, as well as the country) are reaping the delicious rewards
of growing their own food. A kitchen garden needs little more than
a small raised bed, so an aspiring gardener with only a modest
backyard will have plenty of room to get started. Have a sprawling
yard and an appetitie for an agricultural adventure? The kitchen
gardener can try his hand at some produce requiring a little more
space: fruit trees, corn, or pumpkins. Starting with location and
soil preparation (where most gardens thrive or fail), authors
William D. Adams and Thomas R. LeRoy will take you ste-by-step into
the world of the southern kitchen garden. Planting guides for each
fruit and vegetable, useful information on propogation and
pest-control, recipes scattered throughout, and Adams' own
beautiful photography make The Southern Kitchen Garden truly
essential reading for all gardeners ready to bring along their
produce from seed to the supper table.
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