Author : Claire Kowalchik
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,39 MB
Release : 1998-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780875969640
Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them
Author : Sarah Bunney
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9780880297745
"An easy reference guide to 256 herbs, each herb illustrated in full color. Comprehensive information on growing, collecting and storing herbs Discusses the therapeutic properties of medicinal herbs Glossaries of both botanical and medical terms."--Amazon.com.
Author : C. Norman Shealy
Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 21,87 MB
Release : 2009-09
Category : Naturopathy
ISBN : 9780007851379
This comprehensive volume covers ayurveda, aromatherapy, vitamins and minerals, flower essences, Chinese herbal medicine, folk remedies, herbalism and homeopathy. Explains which ailments the therapies treat most effectively.
Author : Editors at Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 939 pages
File Size : 45,78 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1621453154
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 Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
Author : Deborah Madison
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0785834885
"From roots and shoots, almonds to zucchini, field and forest to the family table-this delectable guide reveals the intriguing stories of the world's favorite food plants. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs covers every edible plant you can imagine. It invites us on a gorgeously illustrated tour through the world garden to discover the origins, traditions, and contemporary culture of more than 450 fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, herbs, and spices. It's the explorative home cook's best friend in the kitchen, an edible guide for the vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Splashed with hundreds of appetizing images and written by top culinary and horticultural experts, it also tells individual stories in an extensive directory of species which lists geographical origins, botanical facts, traditional uses, and culinary tips for hundreds of plants."--provided by Amazon.com.
Author : Susan Gregg
Publisher : Fair Winds Press (MA)
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2013-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1592335837
DIVThe Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, Revised and Expanded is the ultimate guide to using nature all around you to enhance your life and provide better health, prosperity, and inner peace./div
Author : S. Theresa Dietz
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0760388415
Discover the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 500 herbs and spices in The Complete Language of Herbs—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the herb or spice’s scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Did you know that allspice can be added to herbal mixtures to attract money or luck? Or that sprinkling arrowroot at the doors of your home will keep guests’ negative energy from entering? Reaching the height of popularity during the Victorian era, floriographies—dictionaries of symbolic flower meanings—were an amusing pastime and art to subtly communicate unspoken emotions. To complement the success of The Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz has scoured historic sources and compiled an equally beautiful compendium in The Complete Language of Herbs, revealing the secrets and powers of hundreds of common and forgotten herbs and spices from around the world. Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common herb and spice name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, chefs, party planners, and food enthusiasts.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 38,10 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
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.
Author : Sarah Bunney
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 16,13 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : 9780706414899
Author : Jessica Houdret
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : 9781844765461
The fragrant waft of herbs from a sunlit garden is a sensory experience to be relished. Since ancient times, cultures all over the world have prized herbs for their scents, medicinal properties, and remarkable seasoning qualities. Herbs are as relevant today as they have always been. A Visual Directory of Herbs is a comprehensive botanical A-Z reference to over 270 individually photographs herbs. Full descriptions of each herb are given, with essential information on habitat, cultivation, and the parts of the herb used for their culinary, fragrant or medicinal properties. Harvesting and storage are clearly explained, and you can delight in recipes for herb oils, vinegars, teas, poultices, and other therapeutic concoctions. Caution boxes will alert you to any aspects of the plant's character you should steer clear of. An inspirational but practical directory of herbs, this is the ultimate reference to using and growing herbs successfully.
