Herbs for the Pacific Northwest

Anyone can grow herbs--whether they live in a small urban apartment or on a country estate. The satisfaction of creating meals incorporating herbs grown in a backyard garden or creating fragrant "potpourri" gifts from a window-box herb garden is hard to beat. Moira Carlson tackles the vagaries of the Pacific Northwest climate and soil conditions in this comprehensive guide to herb cultivation in Northwestern climes. The regional climates of North America demand certain adjustments in the type of herbs chosen and the way they are grown. An invaluable source of information for beginners or experts, Herbs for the Pacific Northwest covers such topics as: Choosing herbs; Basic planting and care; Propagation; Harvesting; Storing herbs.