This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspectof growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using morethan 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plant'sbotanical 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 theplant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its culinary, landscape, and craft uses are also included, asis advice on how to propagate.For the first edition of their work, both authors received The Gertrude B. Foster Award for Excellencein Herbal Literature from the Herb Society of America. This new edition adds important speciesand includes updated nomenclature.

Author: Tucker, ArthurO.
Publisher: Timber Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-09-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780881929942
Category: Gardening : Herbs