Complete Book of Herbs by Lesley Bremness

Complete Book of Herbs (original 1988; edition 1988)

by Lesley Bremness (Autor)

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A photographic guide to growing and using herbs indoors and out.

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Title:	Complete Book of Herbs
Authors:	Lesley Bremness (Autor)
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The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs by Lesley Bremness (1988)

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Excellent reference book split into three main sections:

1. Herbs in the garden - some word sof advice on planning a herb garden and a few plans and planting plans given (illustrated with full colour sketches).

2. A-Z of herbs - plenty of info on history, cultivation and uses - each entry beautifully illustrated with excellent photos of flowers, leaves, seed, roots and fruit wher appropriate.

3. Using herbs: split down into sections on herbal decorations, culinary herbs, household herbs, hearbs for beauty, essential oils, herbs for health and more info on cultivating and harvesting. (

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ruric | Oct 26, 2011 |

An indispensable guide! This books contains everything from how to identify herbs to how to design a garden, plant them, harvest them, cook them, clean with them, and cure what ails you with them. I have many herb books, but this is my favorite quick reference. (

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To J. Roger Lowe for that rare combination of inspiration and practical support.

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Herbs offer a rewarding combination of beauty and usefulness, and for those who have never felt the urge to grow plants, this benevolent and generous range is the perfect introduction to gardening.

Introduction: Herbs are plants to serve and delight us, offering us an ever-increasing rapport with nature.

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