Here, in one complete, beautifully illustrated volume, is everything readers need to know to grow and use their own herbs. A special encyclopedia section gives clear information on identifying, growing, and enjoying more than 70 herbs. 200 color photos. 100 color illustrations.

More than 330 color illustrations and diagrams, backed with easily followed text, help gardeners at all skill levels learn to buy, plant, tend, and harvest a rich bounty of herbs. Complete herb identification and growing instructions are provided for annuals, biennials, bulbs, herbaceous perennials, and shrub-like herbs. There's also planting patterns for a compact cartwheel garden, corner and narrow planting beds, and formal herb gardens, and much...

Jerry Baker introduces you to the fast, fun, and wonderful world of herbs. You'll learn his secrets for making herbal teas, tonics, and remedies, and the best ways to use them in and around the house.

"Inside this home gardening book, author Linda Gray steers you through every step of planning indoor and outdoor gardens, from propagating and growing to using and preserving herbs and spices. This isn't a one-size-fits-all guide! It's a comprehensive resource to discover what fits your unique space and climate. You'll discover plant-specific advice to target the best possible additions to your garden, including strategies for selecting which herbs...

"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." -- Publisher description.

From the first name in gardening comes the ultimate manual on growing and caring for more than 1,100 varieties of garden edibles taking the mystery out of growing your own food, ensuring success with minimal fuss. This book features the most delicious and easiest-to-grow plants and includes smart tips and troubleshooting techniques for keeping them healthy and productive. --from publisher.

His beautifully photographed guide celebrates the endless possibilities of the vegetable patch and shows that edible gardening can be both productive and stunning to behold. International gardening and cooking expert Sarah Raven shares her wealth of knowledge about how to have a bountiful-and beautiful-kitchen garden. With the belief that we should all grow more of what we eat, she imparts her experience on making the most of any outdoor space along...