Encyclopedia of Herb Gardening
Author: Frances Hutchison
Publisher:
Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781877019944
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Frances Hutchison
Publisher:
Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781877019944
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Matthew Biggs
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 650
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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: Andrew Chevallier
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780751303148
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Comprehensive And Authoritative, This Is The First Fully Illustrated Reference Guide To More Than 550 Of The Most Important Medicinal Herbs From The World`S Key Herbal Traditions. Condition Good.
Author: Fog City Press
Publisher:
Published: 2003-06-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781877019005
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Madalene Hill
Publisher:
Published: 1997-04-01
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780940672666
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Deni Bown
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Describes and pictures a thousand herbs found both in the wild and in cultivation, and provides tips on growing and harvesting, herb gardens, and herbs in cooking and medicine.
Author: Rosemary McDonald
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781783421008
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Claire Kowalchik
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 1998-01-15
Total Pages: 560
ISBN-13: 9780875969640
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them
Author: Jessica Houdret
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844765461
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Thomas DeBaggio
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2009-09-01
Total Pages: 605
ISBN-13: 1604691344
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.