<P><B>From the creator of the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle </B></P><P>Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present Duchess and the creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle, this illustrated gift book tells the story of the poison found within the plants that grow wild across Britain's countryside and the medicinal potions that derive from them. Based on the information gleaned from the Poison Garden and the <I>Household Books</I> of the first Duchess of Northumberland, the reader will learn the secrets, past and present, of the poisonous and curative properties of these plants and the more unusual varieties that have been cultivated and planted for centuries. Beautifully illustrated,<I> </I>this<I> </I>is the ideal gift for those with an interest in the wild plants of Britain and for those with an interest in poison and potions.