New Book of Herbs

Jekka McVicar is the UK's leading organic herb grower and runs the largest organic direct herb business in the UK. She is a six times Chelsea Gold medal winner, author of 3 successful books, and she also makes frequent appearances on TV and radio, and contributes articles to magazines including BBC Good Food magazine.

Introduction: what is a herb?; why grow herbs organically?; managing herbs the natural way. The garden: your garden environment; soil analysis; preparing new beds for planting; designing a herb garden; feeding the soil; herb propagation; seasonal maintenance; harvesting. The kitchen: why use herbs in cooking?; hot and cold drinks; salads; mayonnaise and mustards; oils and vinegars; marinades and butters; sweet and savoury sauces; cooked dishes. The home: why use herbs in the home?; furniture, fabric and surface cleaners; home fragrance; first aid; beauty; relaxation; petcare. Top 100 herbs.