The Complete Book of HerbsWith more than 340,000 copies sold in hardcover, this essential, full-color resource is now available in paperback. Revealing the enormous potential of herbs, this sourcebook includes information on planting, growing, and harvesting herbs, as well as the main uses of herbs. It also offers an exhaustive identification guide, recipes, ideas for gifts, and much more. |
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User Review - ruric - LibraryThingExcellent reference book split into three main sections: 1. Herbs in the garden - some word sof advice on planning a herb garden and a few plans and planting plans given (illustrated with full colour ... Read full review
Review: The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs
User Review - Anjie Brown - GoodreadsThis one was more an arts and crafts book than a herbology book. It had some interesting points like how to make herbal potpourri and facial care products, but it also had a huge section on how to ... Read full review
Contents
Planning an herb garden | |
A small allpurpose herb gardens | |
A large allpurpose herb garden | |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Complete Book of Herbs |
| Author | Lesley Bremness |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Viking Studio Books, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0140238026, 9780140238020 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › › Cooking / Specific Ingredients / Herbs, Spices, Condiments Gardening / Herbs Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications |
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