The New American Herbal

An Herb Gardening Book

Stephen Orr

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Crown Publications
15 October 2014

Traditional medicine & herbal remedies

In the tradition of the great herbals--encyclopedic books that were historically used to identify plants and share information on their medicinal, culinary, and decorative uses--here is a contemporary indispensible guide to growing just about any herb you can think of. Organized from A to Z, The New American Herbal brings the beautiful spectrum of the herb garden to book form with lush photographs and growing tips from Orr's firsthand experience. Here, too, are 40 delicious recipes such as Ragu Bolognese with Fennel and Lemon Semolina Cake with Lavender as well easy steps for projects such as a hanging herb garden. Whether you're a novice gardener or are planning something more complex, The New American Herbal will guide you through that seed catalog again and again.

A masterful, gorgeously photographed A-to-Z introduction to the full spectrum of herbal plants, including recipes, growing tips and tricks, DIY crafts, and more

For centuries, herbs have been prized for their beauty and utility in the garden, kitchen, and medicine cabinet. Modern garden master Stephen Orr's lushly illustrated guide is the definitive resource for identifying, cultivating, and using these fascinating and varied plants.

With information on almost one thousand herbs, including detailed profiles of more than 125, each photographed in full color and accompanied by helpful growing advice, The New American Herbal takes the study of herbs and herbalism to an exciting new level. Orr covers the entire spectrum of useful plants, from culinary and ornamental to aromatic and medicinal, presenting them in an easily digestible format, giving you the tools to

. Learn how to plant and maintain a bountiful kitchen garden . Propagate, harvest, and cook with the herbs you grow . Use fresh, dried, and distilled herbs in seasoning blends, teas, vinegars, and more .

Create an easy DIY hanging herb garden, form an herb topiary, and mix herbal remedies and essential oils .

Whip up any of the 45 included recipes, such asRagu Bolognese with Fennel and Lemon Semolina Cake with Lavender

Meticulously researched and exhaustive in its scope, The New American Herbal is an irresistible invitation to explore the versatility of herbs in all their beauty and variety.

By: Stephen Orr
Imprint: Crown Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.191kg
ISBN: 9780449819937
ISBN 10: 0449819930
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 15 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Orr writes about gardening, food, and travel. He is the author of Tomorrow's Garden and the editor of several books on cooking and landscape design. The former editorial director for gardening for Martha Stewart Living, he was previously the garden editor for House & Garden and Domino magazines and has written for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He has been a regularly featured gardening expert on The Early Show and Today and lectures extensively around the country.

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