Encyclopedia Of Herb Gardening

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Herb Gardening written by Frances Hutchison and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit written by Matthew Biggs and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants written by Andrew Chevallier and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive Australian reference guide provides a unique insight into the medicinal actions of herbs, based on the latest scientific research. It contains a comprehensive Australian and New Zealand address list of organisations and practitioners.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Herbs written by Thomas DeBaggio and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using more than 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plant's botanical name and family, whether it is an annual or perennial, its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, required soil type, and pH. The often fascinating history of the plant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its culinary, landscape, and craft uses are also included, as is advice on how to propagate. For the first edition of their work, both authors received The Gertrude B. Foster Award for Excellence in Herbal Literature from the Herb Society of America. This new edition adds important species and includes updated nomenclature.

Download or read book Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs written by Claire Kowalchik and published by Rodale. This book was released on 1998-01-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them

Download or read book The Complete Herb Encyclopedia written by Nico Vermeulen and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide, "The Complete Herb Encyclopedia" provides detailed information on over 600 varieties of herbs. You will find an array of ideas for using herbs for cooking, healing, aromatics, cosmetics and dyeing. Also included are tips on the cultivation and propagation of herbs for your own garden. Illustrated with hundreds of beautiful color photographs, this volume also includes symbols to help you get the information at a glance, and both Latin and common English names for each herb. This lovely book is an invaluable resource for both novice and veteran in the world of herbs.

Download or read book Dr. Stuart's Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism written by Malcolm Stuart and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: