With more than 340,000 copies sold in hardcover, this essential, full-color resource is now available in paperback. Revealing the enormous potential of herbs, this sourcebook includes information on planting, growing, and harvesting herbs, as well as the main uses of herbs. It also offers an exhaustive identification guide, recipes, ideas for ...
With a range of over 700 species shown in 1,500 photographs, this guide gives information on each plant's chief characteristics and its principal herbal uses, from cookery to medicine, and beauty treatment to arts and crafts.
Even the smallest garden has room for a collection of herbs and this practical pocket-sized book explains which are the best ones to grow; the easiest to cultivate, the most attractive and the most valuable in the kitchen. A catalogue of 25 herbs gives information on how to grow and harvest each one, with the ideal growing conditions needed and ...
Tying-in with a five-part television series to be presented by the author, this book contains the history, folklore and numerous uses of all five parts of the herb plant - the seeds, leaves, flowers, roots and essential oils. It covers their aromatic, culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses, and provides recipes, household tips, advice on gardening, ...
A practical guide to using herbs in cooking, cosmetics, health, and home decoration. Explores each plant -- presents oils, recipes -- appetizers to desserts; -- potions and remedies, tips on gardening and aromatic uses, history and folklore, more. Scattered line drawings.
This third entry in the successful "Essential Handbook "series squeezes a wealth of fascinating information about herbs into a pocket-sized package. Over 100 life-enriching herbs are catalogued, with comprehensive reference information for each, including its Latin name, traditional uses, optimal growing conditions, and benefits to the body and ...
Herbs have long been used to scent the home. With the availability of essential oils, their aromas can be used more widely to create the required mood. This book contains ideas for scented candles, refreshing room sprays, potpourri, relaxing bath essences, and more.
This text provides a guide to creating the perfect outdoor space which invigorates all five senses. The fragrance of different herbs can change the way we feel and stimulate or relax. In this book, the author shows that herbs can fulfil their potential and work in harmony with other plants and garden features to offer an atmospheric setting for ...
This text presents an illustrated guide to the fragrance of herbs and the moods they can inspire. Divided into six sections, the book explores how to enhance your mood using herbs in a variety of different ways throughout the day: wake up, refresh and invigorate; home, work and focus; relax and unwind; pleasure and leisure; love and romance; and ...
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