A Handful of Herbs

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Herbs have been cherished for their aromatic, health-promoting, and culinary qualities for centuries. They enhance gardens, homes, and offer therapeutic benefits. This book celebrates herbs, starting with profiles of 20 popular varieties like basil, lavender, rosemary, and thyme. Each profile details distinctive features, cultivation tips, and culinary and curative uses. It delves into growing herbs, providing essential advice for cultivation in beds, borders, and containers, along with creative ideas for using herbs as ground cover, hedges, and in vegetable gardens. In the section on living with herbs, readers will find innovative ways to incorporate them into home decor, such as in table settings, invigorating potpourris, or as focal points on kitchen windowsills. It includes recipes for beauty and therapeutic treatments using herbs, along with 35 cooking recipes that range from snacks to desserts, including infused oils, herb butters, and refreshing herbal drinks. An A-Z guide of 75 common herbs summarizes key information about each plant's character, cultivation, and growing habits. The book concludes with a valuable directory of suppliers, making it an essential resource for herb enthusiasts.