The Complete Book of Herbs and Herb Gardening
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The Complete Book of Herbs and Herb Gardening by Jessica Houdret
Over 700 glorious full-colour photographs. Comprehensive botanical A-Z directory of herbs for easy plant identification. Practical advice on all aspects of growing herbs with step-by-step instructions. Herbs have been highly regarded by myriad cultures, both ancient and modern, as an essential part of daily life. They are prized for their range of scents, medicinal properties and remarkable seasoning qualities. This superb book illustrates herbal history and how the western tradition of herb gardens began. Detailed information on how to choose herbs to suit any location is given, with practical advice on laying out the garden and creating decorative features. Useful gardening techniques are demonstrated with photographic step-by-step sequences. The botanical A - Z directory of herbs covers 250 individually photographed herbs with plant descriptions and details on cultivation. An inspirational, yet practical book on herbs and herb gardening, this is the ultimate reference manual to growing, using and identifying herbs successfully.
Jessica Houdret has a passion for herbs. She grew herbs commercially for ten years and ran workshops on their many uses. She was on the council of the British Herb Trade Association for several years, and has served as Administrator. Jessica is a regular contributor of articles on herbs to national publications and has lectured at summer schools and plant centres. She has written books on cooking with herbs, herb gardening and the history of herbs, and is author of The Home Apothecary, a guide to growing herbs and making your own herbal treatments for common ailments.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780754814368 |
| ISBN 10 | 075481436X |
| Title | The Complete Book of Herbs and Herb Gardening |
| Author | Jessica Houdret |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2004-11-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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