A Handful of Herbs opens with profiles of the top 20 'Super Herbs'. The subject of growing herbs in beds and containers is then explored in detail. Living with Herbs contains a wealth ideas for using herbs creatively in the home, ranging from pretty table settings to fragrant potpourris. Thirty-five easy recipes for cooking with herbs cover everything from snacks and starters to sweet things, and an A-Z of 75 herbs summarizes essential information about each plant's character, cultivation and growing habits.