Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their UsesDorling Kindersley, 1995 - 424 páginas This most authoritative work on the subject of herbs contains more than 1,500 color photos of herbs found both in the wild and in cultivation, accompanied by a description of each herb and tips on growing and harvesting. Bown also includes practical advice on planning and cultivating an herb garden and the various uses of herbs in cooking and medicine. |
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All rights reserved under International and PanAmerican Copyright Conventions No part FORMAL GARDEN DESIGNS | 22 |
HERBS AMONG THE FLOWERS | 34 |
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