Creasy takes you from seeds to soil to stove top -- from preparing the soil to caring for the plants the natural way, to her own delicious homestyle California recipes. This books gives easy-to-follow instructions and inspirational ideas each step of the way. ...Design and grow an herb garden in just about any space ...Take a tour of beautiful herb gardens ... Explore a fully illustrated encyclopedia of culinary herbs ... Dive into a selection of...

Versatile handbook for the wide range of American herbalists - from backyard gardeners to gourmet chefs - provides all the information needed for cultivation and use of all the herbs and spices available in North America. 4 illustrations. Index. Glossary.

Turmeric, matcha, bee pollen, ashwagandha, astragalus. Often called 'nature's miracles', superherbs, or adaptogens, help the body adapt to the stresses of life, whether emotional, environmental or immune related. We've all been informed about superfoods and the nutrients they pack, but superherbs do more than deliver vitamins and nutrition -- they help to improve overall health to bring the body back to equilibrium. Featuring twenty of the most easy-to-source...

Herbs & Spices is the essential cook's companion, now redesigned and updated with all new recipes. A classic reference, the best-selling Herbs & Spices is a trusted resource in the kitchen, with more than 200 unique herbs and spices from around the world showcased alongside gorgeous, full-color photography, flavor notes, and pairings. This new, updated edition includes the newest herbs, spices, and flavorings influencing global cuisine today, plus...

"A charming, information-packed guide to 50 herbs and their uses illustrated with rare botanical art from the renowned archives of the New York Botanical Garden"--

Behind the pungent aroma of garlic and the cook, palate-cleansing taste of mint in our toothpaste are untold stories of human interactions with the natural world. In Herbs, Kim Hurst concocts a delightful tale of the leafs, seeds, and flowers that for millennia have grown in our gardens, provided savor to our stews, and been used to treat our ailments. Many of herbs' uses will surprise: rosemary, renowned for it's piney flavor, has also been used...