Cultivated since ancient times for their medicinal, culinary and fragrant properties, herbs are one of the most versatile plant groups. 'Herbaceous' is a complete guide to the growing of herbs - from planning and designing a herb garden to harvesting and using herbs for cooking, cosmetics, perfumes and medicines.
Features:
- A-Z guide to herbs.
- Historical background on the cultivation of herbs through the ages.
- Comprehensive guide to growing herbs, covering everything from preparing garden beds to propagating, harvesting and storing.
- Special spreads: preserving herbs, edible weeds, herbal teas, culinary herbs, medicinal herbs, insect-repelling herbs.
- History of herb garden design, descriptions of famous European and Asian herb gardens, and ideas on designing your own herb garden, from traditional to contemporary.
- Problem-solving guide, including organic control of pests and diseases.
- Step-by-step projects.
