This book offers sound practical advice on cultivation and propagation as well as a catalog of species and cultivars of these favorites of rock and perennial gardeners.
A masterful, gorgeously photographed A-to-Z introduction to the full spectrum of herbal plants, including recipes, growing tips and tricks, DIY crafts, and more For centuries, herbs have been prized for their beauty and utility in the garden, kitchen, and medicine cabinet. Modern garden master Stephen Orr’s lushly illustrated guide is the definitive resource for identifying, cultivating, and using these fascinating and varied plants. With information on almost one thousand herbs, including...
A revised and refreshed edition of Culpeper's classic book on herbal remedies. "[An] updated and beautifully designed guide . . . " --Booklist For more than 360 years, Nicholas Culpeper's historic guide to herbal remedies has been THE definitive book on the subject. Culpeper, an English herbalist, is the author of the bestselling herbal guide of all time. He offered valuable and sometimes unusual advice on using, gathering, and preparing herbs. Now, this beautifully illustrated new edition, ed...
This title is not just the trails the gardener Iris has the snails, a love sick neighbour and a mutinous daughter, it is also a witty introducation to growing and using herbs for the modern gardener. 'Wild Iris Herbal' will take you through the battles of plant compatibility, to the dousing of one's own maladies. You will encounter universal tips for using herbs, form the traditional to plants you would never have thought to label 'herb'.
This is a complete guide to growing herbs, with an informative directory and over 120 recipe and gift ideas. It offers practical advice on every aspect of growing herbs from designing your own herb garden and raising healthy herbs, to propagation, pruning and training. It is a botanical A-Z of over 150 herbs, with information on uses, cultivation and detailed descriptions of each variety. It features over 80 tasty and innovative herb recipes from summer soups, tasty snacks, and rich casseroles t...
The Herb and Spice Companion is the newest addition to our very popular Companion series, which has already covered tea, cheese, chocolate, and coffee. With descriptions and ratings of more than 150 spices from around the world, The Herb and Spice Companion includes tips on storing and using spices to create innovative combinations of flavors. This is the essential guide to using herbs and spices to add flavor and depth in the kitchen. This book guides the reader through all aspects of herbs, in...
If you're in search of natural remedies for common ailments, this comprehensive guide has over 550 healing herbs to promote health and well-being.Invite mother nature into your garden! Learn how to cultivate, harvest and make your own treatments with this definitive reference book for medicinal plants.From ginger to lavender and thyme, and even the little dandelion - This book is a complete encyclopedia of herbs and plants and their healing properties. Learn about the chemistry of the plants and...
Go on a complete cookery course with the experts at MasterChef The MasterChef Cookery Course takes you on a journey to culinary excellence teaching you everything from the basics of cooking right up to planning more ambitious menus. It's like having your own tutor next to you as you move from simple sauces and techniques through to making 120 classic recipes, before learning to experiment with flavour combinations with the help of John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Learn how to make quick and easy...
We Made a Garden (Royal Horticultural Society Classic Garden Writers S.) (Modern Library Gardening)
by Margery Fish
Inspiration for gardeners everywhere! Margery Fish's classic work on creating a cottage garden is back in print in a brand-new edition. In the 1960s, Margery Fish and her husband Walter decided to transform an acre of wilderness into a stunning cottage garden. The beautiful and timeless We Made a Garden recounts the trials and tribulations, successes and failures, of her venture with ease and humor--from choosing the most suitable hyssop for the terraced garden to battling with her husband on...
You don't need a lush garden to begin wildcrafting, you can find plenty of magickal herbs growing just outside your door. A Witch's Guide to Wildcraft explores more than thirty common plants, providing tips for identification, gathering, and cultivation as well as specific rituals and magical uses. You will also discover step-by-step instructions for dozens of hearth-and-home herb projects, including cleansers, powders, incense, talismans, sprays, jam, and much more. The plants in this book are...
The ultimate guide to creating wholesome, creative meals without a heat source or refrigeration. A crucial resource for anytime you are without power. You will find: • Shopping lists for creating the ultimate emergency pantry • More than 70 recipes using nonperishable and shelf-stable food items • Suggested menus for quick, well-balanced meals • A practical guide to growing a storm-proof herb garden • Advice, tips, and anecdotes about weathering the storm This book proves that, with a little...
Due to overwhelming demand since its debut ten years ago, this beloved guide to the herbal wisdom of Mother Nature is back! With ancient folklore, simple instructions for growing an herb garden, and recipes from around the world, "Mother Nature's Herbal" is hands-down the most unique, thoughtful, and comprehensive guide to growing and preparing herbs.Divided into sections and graced with charming illustrations, this book is the perfect addition to any budding herbalist's kitchen counter. Part on...
"Herbs don't have television or magazine ads touting their benefits and yet, in many instances, they perform just as well as - and sometimes better than - the pharmaceuticals we constantly hear and read about. While pharmaceuticals can be life saving, neglected herbal remedies can be equally life enhancing. Author Michelle Schoffro Cook knows this from 25 years of personal health experience, advanced nutrition study, and work with thousands of sufferers. This book distills that knowledge and exp...
This collectible box set combines Maia Toll's best-selling book, The Illustrated Herbiary, with a freestanding deck of 36 large gilt-edged oracle cards, along with a velvet carrying pouch so readers can always have plant wisdom on hand. For devotees of tarot, witchcraft, mysticism, botanicals, and beautiful art, this special edition makes a truly distinctive gift.
