New Herb Bible Growing and Knowing Your Herbs--and How to Use Them

by Webb, Marcus A.; Foley, Caroline; Nice, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780670030392
• ISBN10: 0670030392
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-04
• Publisher: Studio

Summary

New Herb Bible, full of the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, offers sound advice on how to grow herbs easily, for both decorative and practical purposes-almost anywhere from windowsills to flower pots to beds and borders. It covers every stage from preparing and planting to harvesting and drying. A full directory of the best known and most popular herbs explains which are best for culinary use, which relieve common complaints or cosmetic problems, and which delight the senses with their lasting aroma. Included are recipes and remedies, a complete guide to cooking with herbs, and a special medicinal section by an expert in the field. Each herb is photographed in full color for easy identification, rendering New Herb Bibleas beautiful as it is informative-ideal for both the longtime enthusiast and anyone who, intrigued by their increasing popularity, longs to be initiated.

Author Biography

Caroline Foley designs gardens from her base in London, and writes about gardening and her designs for national newspapers and magazines, including Country Living and Gardens Illustrated.

Jill Nice has run her own cosmetics and herbal remedy store. Her books include Homemade Preserves, Looking Good Naturally, and Herbal Remedies and Home Comforts. Marcus Webb is a registered Osteopath and Naturopath.

Table of Contents

introduction	8	(2)
herb gardens	10	(36)
herb directory	46	(58)
herbs for cosmetics	104	(38)
medicinal herbs	142	(24)
cooking with herbs	166	(52)
resources and credits	218	(1)
index	219