 Herbs
Growing & Using the Plants of Romance
Bill Varney and Sylvia Varney.
176 pp. / 211 color photos,
40 illus / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8
Paper (0-8165-0962823678) $18.95
- Main Selection of Doubleday Book Club
- Ben Franklin Award, Best Gardening Book - 1999
Herbs have been humanity's pharmacy and spice rack since the dawn of
civilization and many botanists today believe that the healing properties of
herbs have yet to be fully explored. New Bill and Sylvia Varney share their
hands-on knowledge of herbs gained through two decades of experience in herb
farming.
In this practical book, the Varneys have distilled a wealth of
information on growing and using herbs. They show how herbs can make
everyday living more interesting—and more flavorful—with practical
instruction in
- using herbs in recipes from breads to vinegars;
- creating natural herb lotions, bath salts, and oils;
- growing herbs in containers;
- planning herb gardens for culinary, medicinal, cosmetic, and fragrance
use.
The heart of the book is its "Gallery of Herbs," providing not
only complete descriptions of more than one hundred varieties—with advice
on planting, care, harvesting, and use—but also a host of recipes and
tips. A chapter on planning an herb garden features landscaping ideas,
followed by gardening instructions that tell you what you need to know about
soil, watering, propagating, and pest control. The book concludes with a
host of additional how-to recipes for both the kitchen and home.
Bill and Sylvia Varney own and operate the Fredricksburg Herb Farm
in the Texas Hill Country and are also the authors of Along the Garden
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