Ebook: Growing and Using Herbs and Spices

Versatile handbook for the wide range of American herbalists - from backyard gardeners to gourmet chefs - provides all the information needed for cultivation and use of all the herbs and spices available in North America. 4 illustrations. Index. Glossary.;Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Many Thanks; Introductory Comment; Table of Contents; CHAPTER ONE -- Herbs in a Small Garden; DIVERSITY OF DESIGN; ADAPTABILITY OF HERBS; SUGGESTIONS FOR A FIRST HERB GARDEN; PLANT DISEASES -- NOT FREQUENT; HERBS EASILY GROWN IN A SMALL GARDEN; SELECTING CULINARY HERBS FOR INDIVIDUAL GARDENS; CHAPTER TWO -- Herbs Indoors in a Window Box; CHAPTER THREE -- Developing Seedlings for Early Transplanting; SEEDLINGS IN COLD FRAMES; TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS INTO THE OPEN GARDEN; WATERING THE YOUNG PLANTS.