Herbs

A fascinating and practical guide to herbs and their uses Includes delicious recipes and advice on making herbal medicines and cosmetics Packed with practical information on growing your own herbs, plus storing and preserving.Herbs have been used for centuries and have myriad uses - this fascinatingguide is a wonderful insight into the herbs that can be found growingthroughout the British countryside. Information on each plant includes a generaldescription for easy recognition, alongside the culinary, nutritional, cosmeticand medicinal properties of the plant. Delicious recipes are given throughout,while myths, legends and historical tales demonstrate how these versatileplants have been used throughout the ages to treat a range of ailments andflavour a wide variety of dishes. The book is packed with practical advice onhow to pick and grow your own herbs, alongside information on propagation,cultivation and warding off pests and diseases from your herb garden.