The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs
Title | The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | Editors at Reader's Digest |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 939 |
Release | 2016-04-12 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1621453154 |
This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
The Illustrated Book of Herbs
Title | The Illustrated Book of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Bunney |
Publisher | Conran Octopus |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 1984 |
Genre | Cooking (Herbs) |
ISBN | 9780706414899 |
Reader's Digest Essential Book of Herbs
Title | Reader's Digest Essential Book of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | Reader's Digest |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 495 |
Release | 2021-02-16 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1621455491 |
A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid
The Big Book of Herbs
Title | The Big Book of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur O. Tucker |
Publisher | |
Pages | 692 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN |
A typical entry provides the plant's botanical name and family, whether it is an annual or perennial, and its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, and required soil type and pH. The plant's name in various languages is included, as is a history of the plant, its chemistry, how to propagate the plant, and its culinary and landscape uses. A botanical key is given to identify the plant, and its description includes its country of origin and various data on the plants, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds.
The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices
Title | The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices PDF eBook |
Author | Claire Loewenfeld |
Publisher | |
Pages | 315 |
Release | 1974 |
Genre | Cooking (Herbs) |
ISBN |
The Illustrated Book of Herbs
Title | The Illustrated Book of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Cookery (Herbs) |
ISBN | 9781853688348 |
The Complete Language of Herbs
Title | The Complete Language of Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | S. Theresa Dietz |
Publisher | Wellfleet |
Pages | 259 |
Release | 2024-02-06 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 1577154126 |
The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of over 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.