The Encyclopedia of Herbs: A Comprehensive Reference to Herbs of Flavor and Fragrance

About this book

This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing identifying harvesting preserving and using more than 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plants 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.