My 100 Favourite Herbs

Margaret Roberts is a household name in the field of naturalproducts that enhance health and well-being. My 100 FavouriteHerbs draws on the established success of Margaret's earlierwork, adding and updating information about the popularpractice of growing one's own herbs and using them in thekitchen, as well as to produce health and beauty products.A hands-on, practical book, it allocates a generous doublepagespread to most herbs. Margaret instructs how and whento plant, grow and harvest herbs, and introduces recipes, bothculinary and cosmetic. Writing in an easy, down-to-earth mannershe laces her advice with personal anecdotes and historicalsnippets. The text is enlivened by her delicate line drawings, aswell as bright, detailed photographs to aid identification, makingan elegant book that will become a classic in many homes.For anyone interested in the satisfying hobby of growingherbs, and in using them to enhance their cooking and healththis is an indispensable guide.