RHS Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener


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More and more gardeners are discovering the delight of preparing and eating fresh homegrown food. For this growing band of enthusiasts, RHS Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener is the indispensable guide to what to grow, cook and eat. Alongside familiar herb varieties are numerous novel options that offer a world of new colours and tastes. Each herb has its own listing, providing accessible information on climate, size, origin, storage, preparation and cultivation. Fascinating historical facts, nutritional information and classic recipes are interspersed with feature spreads on topics such as edible flowers and herbs to drink.




Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener


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The rise of the slow food movement and the return to home gardens mean cooks are donning gardening gloves as often as oven mitts. Modern cooking is heading back to its roots, with home cooks embracing local ingredients and down-to-earth recipes. With more and more of us discovering the delight of preparing and eating freshly harvested food, Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener is the indispensable guide to what to grow, cook, and eat. A feast for the eyes and the table, this user-friendly resource traverses the realms of both the garden and the kitchen, addressing the cultivation, storage, and preparation of more than sixty herbs. Practical growing tips, fascinating histories, nutritional information, and classic recipes appear alongside botanical illustrations drawn from the Royal Horticultural Society’s cherished collection. With both familiar varieties and novel options, Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener will inspire you to create a world of new shapes, colors, and tastes.




The Herb Garden Gourmet


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"I'm wild about this book! Tim and Jan give us all the knowledge to cultivate our own herbs and endless ways to put them on the family table." Lorrianne Crook, host of Celebrity Kitchen and co-host of the nationally syndicated Crook & Chase Countdown Spice up your cooking with organic herbs from your own backyard! Cooking and gardening come together in this delightfully green book of herb-gardening tips and flavor-packed herb-based recipes. From the garden to the kitchen, experience the pleasure of growing, harvesting, and cooking with your own organic herbs, such as dill, basil, thyme, oregano, coriander, ginger, fennel, and sage. Learn how to plant and cultivate 15 of the best fresh herbs, and then move to the kitchen to utilize each herb in more than 150 innovative and delicious recipes, such as: Chicken and Cilantro Stuffed Peppers Asparagus with Tarragon Butter Sauce Dilled Barley Soup with Vegetables Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Lemon, and Parsley Dressing Savory Mushroom Quiche Pork Roast with Mushroom Sauce Ginger and Pear Muffi ns Rosemary Grilled Chicken Get inspired! With ample room to jot down notes and recipes, you can add, modify, or create your own culinary endeavors as you move through each chapter. Highlighted with history, cooking tips, and information about herbal health benefi ts, this is the only book you need to grow green and eat well. MORE PRAISE FOR THE HERB GARDEN GOURMET: "One of the best written and most informative books on cooking and gardening with herbs, from drying herbs to planning your own herb garden and how to cook with them." Nathalie Dupree, TV chef and cookbook author "One of the most comprehensive cookbooks we've ever seen on herbs and healthful cooking, and we highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in making the most of their favorite dishes." Donna and Jimmy Dean




Gourmet Herbs


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Written by acclaimed herb experts, this handsome compendium is a don't-miss for both gardeners and cooks. "This global tour of gourmet herbs and spices is seasoned with savory recipes and sage advice. More than 40 of the most popular and more unusual herbs are comprehensively cataloged....Get ready to harvest a wealth of herbal information that will spice up the kitchen and beautify the garden."--Booklist




The Herb Gardener


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Which herbs grow best in a cool and shady spots? When is the proper time to prune lavender plants? What are the important factors to consider when designing a decorative herb garden? How often should rosemary plants be watered? Which herbs are the easiest to start indoors from seed? You have questions, The Herb Gardener has answers. With this full-color, heavily illustrated herbal reference, botanist and author Susan McClure will make you a master at growing herbs in all kinds of situations, from a few indoor containers to a large, decorative garden. Every conceivable aspect of herb growing is covered in precise detail, including choosing a garden location, creating a garden theme and design, evaluating and improving your soil, companion planting, propagation, pruning, and trouble-shooting.




Your Indoor Herb Garden


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The complete how-to guide for growing herbs indoors for health, vitality, and culinary zest. Learn how to grow herbs for health, for taste, and for life with Your Indoor Herb Garden, a comprehensive guide to growing herbs indoors. Featuring all the tips and guidance you’ll need to grow and harvest organic culinary and medicinal herbs right in your own home. Coverage includes:Techniques for successfully growing herbs indoorsEquipment, soil types, and feedingWhy indoor herb gardens are an important part of life, from cooking to healingHerbal medicineHerbal history and loreAn annotated glossary of herbs, including their common uses, growing requirements, cautions, and more. Growing herbs indoors leads the list of the healthiest and most useful indoor activities we can do. Herbs can clean the air of toxins, provide oxygen and humidity, and help vanquish our psychoses. And they’re tasty! This is the ideal practical guide for gardeners and cooks with an interest in healthy living and fresh flavors looking to create their own indoor herb garden anywhere. Praise for Your Indoor Herb Garden “As a behavioral science expert, I've spent 30 years advising and altering people's behavior. Helping big brands make their brands all that more appealing by tapping into the psychology of consumers. Your Indoor Herb Garden has given me a complete new set of tools with which to alter the moods of consumers, and myself. Anyone interested in human health and wellbeing should get hold of this book immediately. It's frankly brilliant. And there was me thinking herbs were just . . . herbs.” —Phillip Adcock commercial psychologist, author, Master Your Brain “A fascinating, beautifully-illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your life, from ancient supernatural rituals to present-day cooking and medicinal purposes.” —Janet Kay author, The Sisters “[A] beautiful and easy-to-understand book. From the history of herbs to their medicinal value and the “ins and outs” of using them. Great stuff. Dig in!” —Dr. Al Danenberg periodontist, certified functional medicine practitioner, certified primal health coach




Herb Gardening For Dummies


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A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve upon any dish you whip up at home. This friendly, hands-on guide is an excellent introduction to the world of herb gardening. It gives you tips and advice to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals-as well as boost your health. How to choose, plant, and care for herbs Covers ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentals How to prevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containers Over 30 herb recipes for everyday uses, including rubs, marinades, beauty products, and more Whether you're interested in getting step-by-step instructions for starting on your first herb garden or already have one and want to learn new tips and techniques, Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has you covered!




Southern Herb Growing


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Growing and Using Herbs and Spices


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"Will delight both the gardener and the cook." — Library Journal. Versatile handbook for the wide range of American herbalists — from backyard gardeners to gourmet chefs — provides all the information needed for cultivation and use of all the herbs and spices available in North America. 4 illustrations. Index. Glossary.