<p>Every gardener will benefit from the author’s intimate knowledge of herbs and their histories, growing needs, and uses in the kitchen and home. The wisdom she shares—with vivid stories, a self-deprecating wit, and an infectious delight in the garden—will be useful to herb growers living anywhere in the United States or Canada. </p><p>Included in this practical guide is instruction on: </p><ul><li>Planting, caring for, and propagating herbs indoors, outdoors, and in containers </li><li>Harvesting, drying, and preserving herbs, flowers, and seeds </li><li>Two dozen ways to use herbs in the home, from aromatherapy and infusions to vinegars and wreaths </li><li>Landscaping with herbs, with plans for a harvest bed, rose garden, and other themed gardens </li><li>The growing needs and unique uses of more than 90 herbs, along with favorite recipes </li></ul>“Readers from all regions will benefit from these simple strategies for dealing with common problems.” —Booklist