Contents
6–15 Introduction 08 What is an herb? 10 Growing herbs organically 12 Biodiversity in the garden 14 Managing herbs the natural way
16–73 The Garden 18 Your garden environment 24 Designing a herb garden 36 Feeding the soil 40 Herb propagation 56 Seasonal maintenance 66 Harvesting techniques
74–215 Top 100 Herbs
A catalog of Jekka’s favorite herbs for the kitchen,
home, and garden. This beautifully illustrated A–to–Z offers essential information on propagation, maintenance, and harvesting for each specific herb and suggests culinary, medicinal, and household uses.
216–229 The Kitchen
218 Using herbs in cooking 220 Hot and cold drinks 222 Salads and vinegars 224 Mayonnaises, mustards, and butters 226 Sauces and marinades 228 Cooked dishes
230–247 The Home
232 Using herbs in the home 234 Herbs for furniture and fabrics 235 Herbs for surface cleaning 236 Herbs for home fragrance 238 Herbs for first aid 240 Herbal remedies 242 Herbs for beauty 244 Herbs for relaxation 246 Herbs for pet care
248 Index
255 Resources
256 Further reading, acknowledgments, and photography credits

I want a yard full of herbs that flower everywhere. These pictures are so beautiful. ( )