New Herb Bible: Growing and Knowing Your Herbs - and How to Use Them

New Herb Bible, full of the most up-to-date and comprehensive information, offers sound advice on how to grow herbs easily, for both decorative and practical purposes-almost anywhere from windowsills to flower pots to beds and borders. It covers every stage from preparing and planting to harvesting and drying. A full directory of the best known and most popular herbs explains which are best for culinary use, which relieve common complaints or cosmetic problems, and which delight the senses with their lasting aroma. Included are recipes and remedies, a complete guide to cooking with herbs, and a special medicinal section by an expert in the field. Each herb is photographed in full color for easy identification, rendering New Herb Bible as beautiful as it is informative-ideal for both the longtime enthusiast and anyone who, intrigued by their increasing popularity, longs to be initiated.