Book Description
Fragrant, delicious in cooking, and healthful to the body, herbs make a wonderful and practical addition to any garden. Grow the most popular varieties--coriander, basil, thyme, mint, dill, chives, and so many others--using the most imaginative ideas ever on how to design and plan a special kitchen herb garden. Comprehensive in scope, this colorful guide covers site and soil, after-care and propagation, pests and diseases, and also includes more than 125 excellent color photos that prove herbs can be as lovely to look at as they are to taste. Pick and preserve herbs properly, choosing the best possible containers to store them in, and know the habits of the recommended selection. A plant directory provides important details on each one. With this expert advice, you'll get the most out of growing herbs!
About the Author
Stefan Buczacki is a high profile gardening personality, appearing on TV and radio and in newspapers and magazines.
