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The Complete Herb Book by Jekka McVicar; Penelope Hobhouse is a cooking available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Complete Herb Book about?

<blockquote> <p><i>"This is a must-have book for everyone who loves gardening and cooking. I'm Jekka 's biggest fan."</i><br> -Jamie Oliver (on the previous edition)</p> </blockquote> <p><b>The Complete Herb Book</b> is a comprehensive A-Z guide to the fascinating world of herbs, providing practical information on each herb's organic growing requirements, use, mythical properties and historical background. This new edition is updated and revised to include complete entries for 40 additional herbs.</p> <p>The A-Z directory features a full double-page spread for each herb, with details that include:</p> <ul> <li>Natural habitat</li> <li>Species and related plants</li> <li>Soil properties</li> <li>Watering requirements</li> <li>Weather protection</li> <li>Container growing</li> <li>Strategies to eliminate pests</li> <li>Best harvesting times</li> <li>Culinary, medicinal, cosmetic and other uses</li> <li>Recipes.</li> </ul> <p>The how-to section features step-by-step instructions and best practices for herb gardening. Included are sample plans; month-by-month checklists; drying, freezing and storing guides; tips for making oils, vinegars and preserves; and information on propagation.<

Who reads The Complete Herb Book?

Author

Jekka McVicar; Penelope Hobhouse

Publisher

Buffalo, N.Y.: Firefly Books

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781554073658

Category

cooking

Subjects

Agriculture, Fiction, Reference

Rating

4.31 / 5 (67 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13