Review
Jekka is the queen of herbs, regularly winning awards, and this book is her guide to all things herbal, in which she offers ample information on growing and using herbs for culinary, medical, cosmetic or ornamental purposes. --BBC Country File Magazine
This is the bible for herb lovers. --BBC Gardener's World
A garden classic from the Queen of Herbs. --The Oxford Times
This is the bible for herb lovers. --BBC Gardener's World
A garden classic from the Queen of Herbs. --The Oxford Times
Product Description
As someone who has been growing herbs for over 30 years, Jekka knows the most common pitfalls to avoid. For each herb she lists a range of species and varieties giving lots of choice to the gardener, and there are plans for planting herb gardens, be it for aromatherapy or cooking too. There is also basic guidance on propagation, harvesting herbs in containers, pests and diseases as well as a yearly calendar.
About the Author
Jekka McVicar has run her Herb Farm for 22 years. She presented the RHS video on herbs and is on the RHS council. She has been awarded 59 RHS Gold Medals for her herb exhibits at the RHS flower shows. Jekka is also well known for her regular appearances on TV and radio gardening and cookery programmes.
