This is a comprehensive guid to growing and using over 100 different herbs. It comprises the history, a directory of herbs and several different kinds of herb garden, all beautifully illustrated in full colour. There is information on harvesting and storing herbs and the fragrant uses of herbs, as well as special chapters on aromatherapy, herbal healing and the use of herbs to make cosmetics. FinaIly there are se4eral delicious recipes making interesting use of herbs.

Babara Hey, the principal author of this book, has been interested in herbs for over 50 years, and she grows more than 500 species in her own garden. She spends her time growing, writing and lecturing about herbs and is a well-known and well-loved speaker.

Hardback, 1996, 222pages, very good condition