Bibliograph

The encyclopedia of herbs, a comprehensive reference to herbs of flavor and fragrance, Arthur O. Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio ; edited by Francesco DeBaggio

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Label

The encyclopedia of herbs, a comprehensive reference to herbs of flavor and fragrance, Arthur O. Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio ; edited by Francesco DeBaggio

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The encyclopedia of herbs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

311779845

Responsibility statement

Arthur O. Tucker and Thomas DeBaggio ; edited by Francesco DeBaggio

Sub title

a comprehensive reference to herbs of flavor and fragrance

Summary

"This meticulously researched compendium provides every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using more than 500 species of herbs. Thorough profiles provide a plant's botanical name and family, whether it is an annual or perennial, its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, required soil type, and pH. The often fascinating history of the plant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its culinary, landscape, and craft uses are also included, as is advice on how to propagate. For the first edition of their work, both authors received The Gertrude B. Foster Award for Excellence in Herbal Literature from the Herb Society of America. This new edition adds important species and includes updated nomenclature." --NHBS Environment Bookstore

Table Of Contents

Plant identification -- What's in a name? -- The flavors and fragrances of herbs -- How to maximize flavor and fragrance -- How to create the best growing conditions -- Container cultivation -- Propagation and planting -- Keeping herbs healthy -- The harvest -- Herb profiles

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