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This third entry in the successful Essential Handbook series squeezes a wealth of fascinating information about herbs into a pocket-sized package. Over 100 life-enriching herbs are catalogued, with comprehensive reference information for each, including its Latin name, traditional uses, optimal growing conditions, and benefits to the body and mind. More than just a practical manual, it also describes key ways to incorporate any herb into daily life, whether dried in a therapeutic sachet, soaked to form a skin-soothing compress, or infused to make an uplifting tisane.

Even the smallest garden has room for a collection of herbs and this practical pocket-sized book explains which are the best ones to grow; the easiest to cultivate, the most attractive and the most valuable in the kitchen. A catalogue of 25 herbs gives information on how to grow and harvest each one, with the ideal growing conditions needed and their many uses. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions cover all practical aspects of herb cultivation, from sowing seeds to harvesting and preserving the mature plants. Illustrated plans for different types of herb gardens are included as well as tips on the main uses of each herb.

The visual recognition guides in this series are designed to make identification as simple and accurate as possible. Each volume contains clear photographs and artwork with text. This title focuses on herbs.