Herbs for the Home: A Definitive Sourcebook to Growing and Using Herbs

by Jekka McVicar, Penelope Hobhouse (Introduction)

An A-to-Z guide to using more than 335 different herbs at home includes instructions on cultivation and propagation; culinary, medicinal and decorative uses; the history of each herb; and myths and magic associated with each herb. 30,000 first printing.

Genres: Gardening, Reference, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[Linda Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this enough that I bought it, and another one of hers. Herbs and essential oils are my current hobby, especially the oils.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good reference and guide book fir first time people wanting to start learning about Herbs I absolutely Loved it!!!

[Bellbott0m · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative. It gives clear descriptions of herbs and gives direction on how to prepare them for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The dye chart is awesome too. I borrowed the title from the library but I will be purchasing this title for my personal library.

[Vannoy Fite · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a little bit of everything about herbs in it. Cultivating them, storing them, cooking with them, and what each herb can do for your body. I rally liked it and am sure I will use it a million times in the future. Easy to navigate.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book on herbs. It has the Chicken Salad Recipe that everyone loves.

[♥ Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource! It has pages about many different herbs, each with their own recipe, interesting history, and medicinal uses.