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A Grower's Guide to Herbs
by John Fenton-Smith ; Geoffrey Burnie
ISBN: 0517184060
ISBN-13: 9780517184066
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
Published date: 1997
Size: 8.25 x 11 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Gloriously illustrated with full-color photographs, these brilliant guides are packed with indispensable advice for gardeners of every experience level. Each book includes a climate map, flowering/harvesting chart, and index. A complete guide to the growing conditions and methods. harvesting. and uses for 60 of the most popular herb. Includes details on propagation, harvesting, maintenance, and use of herbs in teas, condiments, and cooking as well as potpourris and cosmetics.
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The Grower's Guide to Herbs
Geoffrey Burnie
Gramercy. Used - Very Good. Trade paperback. Very good condition; edges, corners, and covers of book show minor wear. No underlining; no highlighting; no internal markings. In sealed plastic protection. 1997. Trade paperback. ( more information) Offered by BookZone U.S.A. (United States)
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The Grower's Guide to Herbs
Geoffrey Burnie
Gramercy. Used - Very Good. Softcover. Book Shows Publisher As: Crecent. Dust Jacket Condition: VERY GOOD ( more information) Offered by Wonder Book (United States)
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The Grower's Guide to Herbs by Burnie, Geoffrey
Geoffrey Burnie
Gramercy, 1997-07-08. Hardcover. New. Excellent condition. Clean cover/pages. Tight binding. No marks or creases. Prompt shipping & FREE delivery confirmation. ( more information) Offered by Carti Plus (United States)
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The Grower's Guide to Herbs
Burnie, Geoffrey, and Random House Value Publishing, and Fenton-Smith, John
Gramercy Books, 1997. New. No dust jacket as issued. Clean and tight-unused copy-Excellent! ! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 96 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.. Trade Paperback. New. ( more information) Offered by Scholar and Poet Books (United States)
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