The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Cultivating, Drying, and Cooking with More Than 50 Herbs"The Complete Book of Herbs" offers a wealth of information, from buying and planting to caring for and harvesting one's own herbs. The major portion of the book is devoted to a presentation of more than 50 of the most popular herbs, with brief histories of each, their characteristics, tips for growing, and at-a-glance guides to their uses. Also included are sections on designing an herb garden, drying herbs, and creating potpourri. |
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The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Cultivating, Drying and ... Emma Callery No preview available - 1997 |
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