Growing Herbs : A Directory of Varieties and How to Cultivate Them Successfully

by Bird, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780754811602
• ISBN10: 0754811603
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

Wonderful not just for culinary purposes but also for home remedies and simply for fragrance, growing your own herbs is certainly a rewarding pastime. This fantastic compact reference book describes all the main types of herb, along with useful information about the different varieties, their history, cultivation requirements and cooking uses.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
TYPES OF HERBS	8	(20)
Chives	10	(1)
Dill	11	(1)
Chervil	12	(1)
French tarragon	13	(1)
Caraway	14	(1)
Coriander	15	(1)
Fennel	16	(1)
Bay	17	(1)
Lavender	18	(1)
Lemon balm	19	(1)
Mint	20	(1)
Basil	21	(1)
Marjoram and oregano	22	(1)
Parsley	23	(1)
Rosemary	24	(1)
Sage	25	(1)
Savory	26	(1)
Thyme	27	(1)
PLANNING AND PREPARATION	28	(16)
Where to plant herbs	30	(2)
Planting outdoors	32	(2)
Planting in containers	34	(2)
Stem cuttings	36	(2)
Root cuttings	38	(1)
Growing from seed	39	(1)
Harvesting and storing	40	(2)
Pests and diseases	42	(1)
Growing herbs organically	43	(1)
CULTIVATING HERBS	44	(20)
Growing chives	46	(1)
Growing dill	47	(1)
Growing chervil	48	(1)
Growing French tarragon	49	(1)
Growing caraway	50	(1)
Growing coriander	51	(1)
Growing fennel	52	(1)
Growing bay	53	(1)
Growing lavender	54	(1)
Growing lemon balm	55	(1)
Growing mint	56	(1)
Growing basil	57	(1)
Growing marjoram and oregano	58	(1)
Growing parsley	59	(1)
Growing rosemary	60	(1)
Growing sage	61	(1)
Growing savory	62	(1)
Growing thyme	63	(1)
Index	64