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  The Complete Herb Book (Paperback) By (author) Jekka McVicar, Introduction by Penelope Hobhouse

  

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  Short Description for The Complete Herb BookA comprehensive A-Z guide to herbs, providing practical information on growing requirements, use, mythical properties and historical background. The new edition is revised and includes 400 new photographs and 40 additional herbs.
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  • Publisher: FIREFLY BOOKS
  • Published: 15 February 2008
  • Format: Paperback 304 pages
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  • Categories: Cooking With Herbs & Spices | Gardening: Herbs
  • ISBN 13: 9781554073658 ISBN 10: 1554073650
  • Sales rank: 582,757

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Full description for The Complete Herb Book

• ""This is a must-have book for everyone who loves gardening and cooking. I'm Jekka 's biggest fan.""-Jamie Oliver (on the previous edition)The Complete Herb Book is a comprehensive A-Z guide to the fascinating world of herbs, providing practical information on each herb's organic growing requirements, use, mythical properties and historical background. This new edition is updated and revised to include complete entries for 40 additional herbs.The A-Z directory features a full double-page spread for each herb, with details that include: Natural habitatSpecies and related plantsSoil propertiesWatering requirementsWeather protectionContainer growingStrategies to eliminate pestsBest harvesting timesCulinary, medicinal, cosmetic and other usesRecipes.The how-to section features step-by-step instructions and best practices for herb gardening. Included are sample plans; month-by-month checklists; drying, freezing and storing guides; tips for making oils, vinegars and preserves; and information on propagation.The Complete Herb Book is the ideal handbook for growing herbs and provides hours of browsing pleasure for gardeners, cooks and natural-healing practitioners.