The Fragrant Garden; Growing and Using Scented Plants

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781856266208
• ISBN10: 1856266206
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-10-01
• Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd

Summary

How many people yearn for a garden that not only looks beautiful and meets their practical needs, but also provides a sanctuary in which to escape from the pressures of everyday life? In this exquisitely illustrated volume, Julia Lawless reveals the fragrant garden to be a unique source of health, well-being, and pleasure and guides you through every phase of creating your own aromatic paradise. Accessible advice and a directory of more than 50 essential fragrant plants help you to achieve your ideal, whether it's a tiny aromatic border, a hanging basket, or a formal rose garden.The Fragrant Gardenis complete with a generous selection of recipes and projects that show you how to use your garden's bounty to enhance your home, health, beauty, and cooking.

Table of Contents

foreword: Sue Minter, Chelsea Physic Garden	6	(2)
introduction	8	(4)
history of the scented garden	12	(16)
aromatic herbs for health & cooking	28	(10)
a perfumery & aromatherapy border	38	(14)
fragrant exotica & container plants	52	(14)
secrets from the still room	66	(12)
planning an aromatherapy garden	78	(16)
aromatherapy plant portraits	94	(64)
index	158	(2)
acknowledgements	160