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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
by Alison Miksch ; Anna Carr ; Kim Wilson ; William H. Hylton ; Claire Kowalchik ; Ellen Cohen ; Judith Benn Hurley ; Marjorie Hunt ; Catherine Cassidy ; Alice Decenzo ; Susan Milius
ISBN: 087596964X
ISBN-13: 9780875969640
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Rodale Pr
Published date: 1998
Size: 7.5 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 2.85 pounds
Pages: 545
Publisher's Notes
This comprehensive and authoritative herb encyclopedia features scores of entries on herbal detail--the science and lore of herbs; complete information on gardening with herbs indoors and out; specifics on how to use herbs; and much more. Readers will find out how to prepare herbal home remedies; cook with herbs; and make herb wreaths, potpourris and nature dyes. Plus, how to design a knot garden, and plan a fragrance garden, kitchen garden, or dye garden. Photographs and illustrations show what the herbs look like, and charts and lists combine information on several herbs in a concise easy-to-use A-to-Z format.
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