For less than the price of one packet of fresh herbs or small jar of dried, you can have an entire year of them if you Grow Your Own Herbs.
A one-stop shop for all aspects of growing, storing, and using herbs. The book includes basic gardening skills, preserving methods, basic recipes such as butters and pastes, and herb-specific information. Some of the herbs described here can be grown on a sunny window while others grow into fifty foot trees.
The forty plus herbs included will be plenty for most households. All the common herbs like basil, oregano and cilantro are included. Here is the complete list.
Anise hyssop | Mexican oregano |
Basil | Mexican tarragon |
Bay laurel | Mint |
Black cumin | Monarda |
Calendula | Nasturtium |
Chervil | Oregano |
Chives | Parsley |
Cilantro | Roman chamomile |
Dill | Rosemary |
Fennel | Saffron |
French tarragon | Sage |
Garlic | Salad burnet |
German chamomile | Scented geranium |
Horseradish | Sorrel |
Lavender | Stevia |
Leaf celery | Summer savory |
Lemon balm | Sweet marjoram |
Lemongrass | Thyme |
Lemon verbena | Viola |
Lovage | Winter savory |
Each herb’s section includes at least one photo; growth zones; fully grown size; soil and watering requirements; planting, cultivation, harvesting and preserving methods; differences between variants; and tasting and cooking tips.
If you like herbs and want the freshest possible or to save money off store bought herbs, Grow Your Own Herbs is a great choice. 4 stars!
Thanks to Timber Press and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.