The Harrowsmith Illustrated Book Of Herbs

From the tasty practicality of sweet basil to the ornamental splendour of roses, THE HARROWSMITH ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF HERBS is the first definitive guide to growing a herb garden in Canada or the northern United States.

An illustrated gardening book on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking and teas. The volume is both comprehensive and beautiful.

In the ninth book in Guides for the Prairie Gardeners series seasoned gardeners Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose take all your questions about growing and enjoying herbs. If you’ve ever stood in the produce section of the grocery store trying to pick out the least wilty of those little plastic containers of herbs, you’ll understand the appeal of growing your own. In the ninth installment of their prairie gardening series, seasoned (ahem) gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau answer all your questions about growing these culinary, medicinal, and spiritually beneficial plants, including their potential for use in pest management and as hardy lawn replacements. Beginning with the where (containers, raised beds, spirals, and more), the pair then provide guidance on choosing healthy plants, how to nurture herb seedlings, soil needs, watering, dealing with aggressive spreaders (hello, mint!), pest prevention, overwintering—including how not to kill that potted rosemary you brought inside for its own darn good—and lots of ideas for storing and enjoying your herbal goodies, from drying and freezing to making tasty infused oils, vinegars, and butters. The final chapter is a roundup of herbs for all occasions and locations, including the pair’s top choices for insect repellers, butterfly and hummingbird attractors, edible flowers, and ingredients for herbal tisanes.

Here is a reflection of the continuing trend towards a more natural lifestyle -- aromatherapy, natural remedies, and natural cosmetics. Well-known expert Barbara Hey covers these popular topics as well tus essential information on the cultivation and use of over 100 different kinds of herbs. It also contains a directory of common herbs and the medicinal benefits to be derived from each. Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout.