COUNTRY HOME BOOK OF HERBS by Country Homes
Hardcover
$24.95
From the inside flaps of the bookcover.
Herbs may take root in the garden, but they flourish in everyday life. Traditionally used to flavor, perfume, decorate, and heal, these time-honored plants have long made their way from the garden into the home. Now, for novice herbalists as well as the more experienced, the Country Home® Book of Herbs captures the unique nature of herbs in this complete and detailed guide.
With a nod to tradition, the Country Home® Book of Herbs begins with a Modern Herbal, an updated version of the historical botanicals from generations past. Rich in both photographs and information, this encyclopedia provides details on dozens of herbs.
Much more than a reference book, however, the Country Home® Book of Herbs is a cookbook, a how-to guide, a volume of history, and a source of inspiration. Readers may take guided tours through the gardens of experienced herbalists, learning from those who are eager to share success. Pages of recipes offer the tempting flavors of dishes as diverse as Lemon Verbena Quick Bread and Three-Tomato Tart. A section on crafts instructs readers in preserving the scents of summer through graceful garlands, lavender-laden pillows, and restorative herbal baths. And an entire chapter on herbals and art traces a variety of traditions, from the healing powers of folk remedies to the collectible value of botanicals and seed-packet art.
In addition, the Country Home® Book of Herbs documents the beauty of a garden in all four seasons, offers expert growing instructions, and provides an invaluable list of mail-order nurseries that offer unusual and antique herbs.
Ultimately, the Country Home® Book of Herbs is an introduction to a way of life – a world of beauty, fragrance, and tradition, in which herbalists share their craft with care, understanding the importance of passing on the traditions to a new generation. Beautifully photographed and filled with detail, the Country Home® Book of Herbs – just like the plants that inspired it – is truly a sensory delight.
From the back cover.
From the kitchen to the bath, from folk remedies to reminders
of the past, herbs are firmly rooted to the traditions of the American
home, Now the Country Home® Book of Herbs captures those traditions,
honoring the herbalist way of life in this richly detailed guide.
A Modern Herbal, illustrating and explaining dozens
of the most popular herbs.
Guided tours through the gardens of the country’s best herbalists, including
a look at the many ways they weave herbs into their daily lives.
Expert advice on starting a successful herb garden.
How-to instructions for crafts that will preserve the scents of
summer throughout your home.
A cook’s guide to culinary herbs, including recipes for savory herb-flavored dishes.
The remedies, superstitions, and early uses of herbs described in ancient herbals.
A guide to mail-order nurseries offering hard-to-find herbs.