My 100 Favourite Herbs

Margaret Roberts is a household name in the field of naturalproducts that enhance health and well-being. My 100 Favourite
Herbs draws on the established success of Margaret's earlier
work, adding and updating information about the popular
practice of growing one's own herbs and using them in the
kitchen, as well as to produce health and beauty products.
A hands-on, practical book, it allocates a generous doublepage
spread to most herbs. Margaret instructs how and when
to plant, grow and harvest herbs, and introduces recipes, both
culinary and cosmetic. Writing in an easy, down-to-earth manner,
she laces her advice with personal anecdotes and historical
snippets. The text is enlivened by her delicate line drawings, as
well as bright, detailed photographs to aid identification, making
an elegant book that will become a classic in many homes.
For anyone interested in the satisfying hobby of growing
herbs, and in using them to enhance their cooking and health,
this is an indispensable guide.