The Ultimate Book of Herbs & Herb Gardening explains herbal history and how the western tradition of herb gardens began. Themed gardens, such as a Shakespeare garden, are described with planting plans and plant lists so you can create your own.'

Improve your health and well-being naturally with this wide-ranging guide to complementary healthcare. Split into easy-to-follow sections, it details all kinds of natural treatments and approaches for body and mind. Grow your own medicinal plants for use in ointments, creams and tinctures; prepare juicy fruit smoothies or flower tisanes to boost immunity; meditate with amber stones to focus the mind; or drink a healing orange essence to lift your spirits. In addition, you can use holistic methods drawn from yoga, ayurveda, massage, reiki and reflexology to achieve physical health and bring clarity and purpose to daily life.