Encyclopedia of Herb Gardening
Author : Frances Hutchison
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 22,63 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Herb gardening
ISBN : 9781877019944
Dr. Stuart's Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism
Author : Malcolm Stuart
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 29,31 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : 9780952296003
Book Description
Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 10,95 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Book Description
The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.
Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants
Author : Andrew Chevallier
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 12,94 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Materia medica, Vegetable
ISBN : 9781740331210
Book Description
This definitive Australian reference guide provides a unique insight into the medicinal actions of herbs, based on the latest scientific research. It contains a comprehensive Australian and New Zealand address list of organisations and practitioners.
Reader's Digest Essential Book of Herbs
Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1621455491
Book Description
A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Author : Claire Kowalchik
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 32,58 MB
Release : 1998-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780875969640
Book Description
Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them
The Encyclopedia of Herbs
Author : Thomas DeBaggio
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 23,65 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1604691344
Book Description
This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using more than 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plant's botanical name and family, whether it is an annual or perennial, its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, required soil type, and pH. The often fascinating history of the plant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its culinary, landscape, and craft uses are also included, as is advice on how to propagate. For the first edition of their work, both authors received The Gertrude B. Foster Award for Excellence in Herbal Literature from the Herb Society of America. This new edition adds important species and includes updated nomenclature.
The Complete Herb Encyclopedia
Author : Nico Vermeulen
Publisher : Gramercy
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9780517221693
Book Description
A comprehensive guide, "The Complete Herb Encyclopedia" provides detailed information on over 600 varieties of herbs. You will find an array of ideas for using herbs for cooking, healing, aromatics, cosmetics and dyeing. Also included are tips on the cultivation and propagation of herbs for your own garden. Illustrated with hundreds of beautiful color photographs, this volume also includes symbols to help you get the information at a glance, and both Latin and common English names for each herb. This lovely book is an invaluable resource for both novice and veteran in the world of herbs.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
Author : Scott Cunningham
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 22,90 MB
Release : 2012-04-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738717134
Book Description
Expanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world. With over 500,000 copies in print, this reference book is a must for all who perform natural magic. It features illustrations for easy identification of every herb, in addition to common names, use, and rulership.
Herbs
Author : Emelie Tolley
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Book Description
The first glorious full-color life-style book about gardening, decorating, and cooking with herbs.More than 450 full-color illustrations and 25 black-and-white illustrations.
