Growing And Using Herbs And Spices
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Herb Gardening for Beginners
Create a successful herb garden at home with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land—or even any outdoor space at all—to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. You'll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs. Intro to herb gardening—Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success. Herb profiles—Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations. 80 recipes—From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs. Discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.
Complete Container Herb Gardening
Herbs are among the easiest edible plants to grow-even beginner gardeners can enjoy their fresh flavors, fragrances, and healing properties. Planting herbs in pots means you can grow them anywhere and everywhere, even if space is at a premium. Author and certified horticulturist Sue Goetz is here to guide you on your herb-growing journey with care and confidence. From selecting the best containers and potting soil mixes to picking the best herbs for your needs and tending them with love, you'll learn how to cultivate container herbs no matter where you live. Complete with practical how-tos, tips for designing with herbs, info on growing herbs indoors, and advice on growing both common and specialty herbs, Complete Container Herb Gardening is the only reference you'll need. In addition to herb profiles and plenty of insight into year-round container care, more than a dozen project "recipes" for building themed herb containers are featured. Mix and match your favorite herbs to create natural aromatherapy combos, chemical-free cleaning and beauty care products, pollinator havens, herbal teas, culinary treats, and more. Save money at the grocery store while cultivating a sense of joy and satisfaction by growing your own lush container herb garden on a porch, balcony, patio, or window-sill-even if you only have a small corner to spare. Get ready to unleash your inner #herbnerd with Complete Container Herb Gardening! Book jacket.
The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices
A beautifully illustrated and researched exploration of herbs and spices: their history, cultivation and uses, both familiar and forgotten. The comprehensive modern herbal lists nearly 300 plants and is complemented by delicate botanical watercolours. Instructions on growing and harvesting herbs, whether in a garden or a window box, are supplemented with practical applications: herbs in cooking, natural cosmetics, herbal remedies and other household uses - dyes, soaps, potpourris and pomanders. The book is illustrated throughout with more than 300 specially commissioned color photographs and step-by-step diagrams. Sarah Garland's original approach and familiarity with the plants she describes make this a book to be used, enjoyed and treasured.