Growing & Using Herbs Successfully

by Betty E.M. Jacobs, Charles H. Joslin (Illustrator)

Bursting with straightforward information on growing and using herbs, this illustrated guide will help you cultivate and maintain a thriving and fragrant garden. Betty E. M. Jacobs draws on years of experience running a commercial herb farm to provide clear instructions for planting, propagating, harvesting, drying, freezing, and storing 64 popular herbs. Whether you’re interested in keeping a few container plants or want to start a profitable business growing herbs, you’ll benefit from the expert advice in this practical guide.

Genres: Gardening, Reference, Herbs, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 1981

Reviews

[Belle Meade School]

635.7

[Audry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good reference guide to have in my collection. I will definitely be referring back to it this season.

[Ginger · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is one of the most easily understandable books on growing herbs I've ever read. I used the ideas for transplanting this morning to put in tomato, pepper, basil, and eggplant transplants. Easiest time doing this ever. One drawback is her advice on chemical fertilizers.

[Desiree' · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a detailed book for the beginner herbalist. The author details how the plant will grow and which type of plant is best for you to try. If you live in a small space such as an apartment, this book is for you. You don't require a lot of supplies; everything is simple to manage.

[Rhonda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think better books have been written explaining growing methods. As for the using part of the title, it doesn't give much.