The Herb Gardener: A Guide for All Seasons
Books / Hardcover
ISBN: 0882669109 / Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC, January 1996
Offers advice on designing an herb garden, recommends a variety of popular herbs, and discusses cultivation and special gardening conditions
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Which herbs grow best in a cool and shady spot? When is the proper time to prune lavender plants? What are the important factors to consider when designing a decorative herb garden? How often should rosemary plants be watered? Which herbs are the easiest to start indoors from seed?Every herb gardener has specific problems and questions such as these. In The Herb Gardener, botanist and author Susan McClure provides the accurate, insightful answers that all herb growers - experienced or not - need and want.In five sections illustrated with full-color drawings and photographs, The Herb Gardener explains how to grow herbs in all kinds of situations, from a few indoor containers to a large and varied garden. Complete instructions are given on every conceivable aspect of herbs, including choosing garden locations, themes, and designs; evaluating and improving soils; companion planting; propagation; minimizing maintenance; pruning; and troubleshooting.Herb projects are offered for every season. These fun, fully explained and illustrated projects include planting a strawberry pot or a wire basket, drying and freezing herbs, and making herbal mixtures. Recipes are included for teas, pestos, vinegars, herb butters, sweet herbs, and herb sugars. A variety of homemade potpourris, sachets, and herbal wreaths are described and depicted.
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