Now in paperback, Herbs in Bloom is a delightful A-Z selection of 80 favorite groups of flowering herbs. Full of detailed information on how to grow each herb from seed or cuttings, the book offers systematic advice on site selection, soils, transplanting, and other practical concerns. Over 700 herbs are included in all. In the author's words, "It is my aim to convince fellow gardeners that herbs also have beautiful flowers and can be used to advantage anywhere in the landscape."

Winner of The Weldon Kees Award for 2005. "Rooted in place and history, Joann Gardner's lovely book is more importantly rooted deeply in the human heart. "La Florida" is an exquisitely wrought work of great beauty."

Every gardener will benefit from the author's intimate knowledge of herbs and their histories, growing needs, and uses in the kitchen and home. The wisdom she shares-with vivid stories, a self-deprecating wit, and an infectious delight in the garden-will be useful to herb growers living anywhere in the United States or Canada. Included in this practical guide is instruction on: * Planting, caring for, and propagating herbs indoors, outdoors, and in containers * Harvesting, drying, and preserving herbs, flowers, and seeds * Two dozen ways to use herbs in the home, from aromatherapy and infusions to vinegars and wreaths * Landscaping with herbs, with plans for a harvest bed, rose garden, and other themed gardens * The growing needs and unique uses of more than 90 herbs, along with favorite recipes "Readers from all regions will benefit from these simple strategies for dealing with common problems." -Booklist