The Green Guide to Herb Gardening: Featuring the 10 Most Popular Herbs

by Harding, Deborah C.

• ISBN13: 9781567184303
• ISBN10: 1567184308
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd

Summary

Explore the magical world of these amazing plants through ten of the easiest and most useful herbs to grow. This book takes you from seed to harvest to storage. What's more, you get 95 easy recipes in which to sample the fruits of your labor, including refreshing mint julep, mouth-watering lemon balm pesto, crowd-pleasing thyme fish fillets -- and the world's best pizza sauce.

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Propagation, Preparation, and Preservation	p. 1
A Word on the Magic Uses of Herbs	p. 11
Basil, the King's Herb	p. 17
Calendula, the Consort of the Sun	p. 35
Chamomile, the Gentle Doctor	p. 45
Chives, a Taste from the Orient	p. 55
Garlic, an Ally in the Fight Against Illness	p. 63
Lemon Balm, Stepchild of the Lemon	p. 83
Mint, the Hospitable Companion	p. 95
Oregano, Joy of the Mountains	p. 117
Parsley, More Than Just a Garnish	p. 129
Thyme, the Purifying Healer	p. 143
Herbal Vinegars	p. 155
Conclusion	p. 167
Glossary	p. 169
Bibliography	p. 173
Index	p. 175
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