Download or read book Herb Topiaries written by Sally Gallo and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the basics of topiaries -- the history, lore, and culture of a dozen favorite herbs that are suitable for this venerable craft.
Download or read book Complete Container Herb Gardening written by Sue Goetz and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Complete Container Herb Gardening, herbal guru and certified horticulturist Sue Goetz walks you through the ins and outs of growing these fragrant and flavorful plant treasures in containers. Herbs are among the easiest edible plants to grow, and when you cultivate your own fresh herbs, you can enjoy their abundant flavors, healing properties, and uses for natural home and beauty every day—plus reap big savings at the grocery store or farmer's market. Whether you grow on a suburban patio, an urban rooftop, a condo balcony, or on the front porch of your duplex, discovering which herbs grow best in pots, how to select the ideal containers for the job, and how to tend your container herb garden to maximize production (and flavor!) is key to your success. Highlighted by gorgeous photography, Sue also presents over a dozen container “recipes” for mixing and matching your favorite herbs to create stunning and useful combinations. From the perfect culinary partnerships and natural aromatherapy combos to collections of herbs for natural beauty and chemical-free cleaning products, these herbal arrangements are no-fail and perfectly Instagram-worthy. Complete Container Herb Gardening is the ideal roadmap for success, even for brand-new gardeners. Learn how to: Grow fresh kitchen herbs in small spaces Choose the best containers, soil, and tools for herbal success Make more herb plants…for free! Cultivate unique herbs and spices, like turmeric, saffron, and ginger Design herb containers that are both beautiful and highly productive Harvest armloads of herbs from a porch or patio Tend an indoor herb garden on a windowsill Friendly, accessible, and packed with practical information, growing herbs has never been easier—even if you have just a small corner of space to spare. Unleash your inner #herbnerd with Complete Container Herb Gardening!
Download or read book Potted Herb written by and published by . This book was released on 1988-03-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a decorative approach to horticulture, the author shares specific advice on the cultivation and placement of herbs and offers instructions, recipes, and craft ideas for using herbs.
Download or read book Your Herb Garden written by Barbara Segall and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable reference for growing and using herbs. Includes extensive illustrations. This book covers everything the gardener needs to know in order to cultivate, harvest, and use a vast array of different herbs. There is a wealth of practical information on growing and planting, provided in a clear, easy-to-use, month-by-month format, allowing gardeners to instantly find the advice they need when they need it. You’ll find an introduction to the herb garden for each month, along with straightforward instructions and a checklist for seasonal tasks—as well as easy-to-follow projects, from designing an herb garden to harvesting herbs for scented gifts.
Download or read book Herbal Houseplants written by Susan Betz and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hey, houseplant lovers: Are you ready to up your growing game? Whether your green thumb is weathered and worn or shiny and new, get ready to branch out and step into the world of growing your own herbs—indoors! There’s no better place to start this adventure than with Herbal Houseplants. Inside the beautifully illustrated pages, author and expert herbalist Susan Betz lets you in on a little secret: Herbs make great houseplants. And, you don’t need fancy grow lights, expensive potting soil, or high-end equipment to grow them. All you need is a sunny windowsill and the right plant. Learn which herbs perform best as houseplants, how to care for them, and even how to harvest and use your homegrown herbs for culinary creations, household cleaning products, herbal teas, handmade crafts, and more. In Herbal Houseplants you’ll learn: The basics of caring for herbs indoors How to keep indoor herbs productive and pest free Tips for choosing the best herbs for indoor growing Essential advice for watering, fertilizing, and harvesting Dozens of recipes and DIY projects for enjoying your herbal harvest How to grow exotic herbs, like patchouli, tulsi, and Corsican mint From parsley and thyme to sage and lemongrass—and many herbs in between—tending and enjoying herbal houseplants pays big rewards for little effort.
Download or read book Herbs and Herb Gardening written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Container Topiary written by Susan Berry and published by Laurel Glen Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Container Topiary puts a new twist on a popular hobby for the sculpting gardener. These living ornaments can be the perfect focal point for an expansive garden, trained to frame a window or doorway, or act as an evolving centerpiece in a rooftop or balcony garden.Complete fundamentals of technique, from choosing containers for shape and size to basic cultivation, launch this art of shaping trees and shrubs. Aimed at gardeners of various levels, 16 step-by-step projects are illustrated to walk readers through simple and fancy shapes; flowering, foliage and grafted standards; and even faux topiary using fast-growing ivy or flowers. Advice on displaying topiary and a complete directory of plants and suppliers round out this guide for beginners with inspiration for more experienced gardeners.
Download or read book Topiaries Espaliers written by Linda Yang and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to shape vines and herbs, create topiary, and trim espaliered shrubs and fruit trees.
Download or read book Doug Welsh s Texas Garden Almanac written by Douglas F. Welsh and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides everything you need to know about flowers and garden design; trees, shrubs, and vines; lawns; vegetable, herb, and fruit gardening; and soil, much, water, pests, and plant care to create beautiful, productive, healthy gardens -- and have fun doing it!
Download or read book Herb Gardening For Dummies written by Karan Davis Cutler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve upon any dish you whip up at home. This friendly, hands-on guide is an excellent introduction to the world of herb gardening. It gives you tips and advice to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals-as well as boost your health. How to choose, plant, and care for herbs Covers ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentals How to prevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containers Over 30 herb recipes for everyday uses, including rubs, marinades, beauty products, and more Whether you're interested in getting step-by-step instructions for starting on your first herb garden or already have one and want to learn new tips and techniques, Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has you covered!
Download or read book The Herb Garden written by Barbara Segall and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultivate, harvest, and use a vast array of herbs throughout the entire year. For each month, an introduction is provided of the delights awaiting the herb gardener, along with a directory of the plants in bloom, instructions for and a checklist of seasonal tasks, and a practical project. Grow herbs in containers, plant an aromatic lawn, and create a knot garden. Make herb oils and vinegars, potpourri, sachets, and more.
Download or read book A Creative Step by step Guide to Growing Herbs written by Whitecap Books and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New American Herbal An Herb Gardening Book written by Stephen Orr and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 as Ragu 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.
Download or read book Gifts from the Herb Garden written by Emelie Tolley and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 1991 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As visually appealing as it is practical,Gifts from the Herb Gardensuggests innovative and delightful uses for both fresh and dried herbs, from bountiful wreaths and graceful garlands to personal fragrances. There's even a special section on herbs for the holidays.Full-color photographs.
Download or read book Tabletop Gardens written by Rosemary McCreary and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by seasoned garden writer McCreary and sumptuously photographed by Holt, this volume has exquisitely beautiful miniature indoor gardens, each planted in simple containers and shot in natural light. The 40 designs offer many ideas for choosing a personal style and getting started. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Accidental Reaper Paranormal Urban Fantasy Series Special Collection written by Misty Evans and published by Beach Path Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The robes chose me. When college student Chloe Frost accidentally kills a grim reaper, she must step into his robes, take up his scythe, and harvest souls, all while juggling two jobs, handling a moody vampire assigned to be her partner, and attempting to resuscitate her dead love life. A humorous paranormal urban fantasy series with a slow burn vampire romance! For fans of Sookie Stackhouse, The Vampire Diaries, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Includes the first two books in the series plus a FREE bonus story! ★★★★★ “OMG I love this series! I adored ALL of the characters. Chloe and Killion's chemistry is absolutely wonderful." ~ Reader review
Download or read book Grim Bare It A Slow Burn Vampire Romance The Accidental Reaper Paranormal Urban Fantasy Series Book 1 written by Misty Evans and published by Beach Path Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When college student Chloe Frost accidentally kills a grim reaper, she must step into his ropes, take up his scythe, and harvest souls, all while juggling two jobs, handling a moody vampire assigned to be her partner, and attempting to resuscitate her dead love life. A humorous paranormal urban fantasy series starring a grim reaper and a vampire! ★★★★★ “OMG I loved this book! The whole book flowed so well. I adored ALL of the characters. Chloe and Killion's chemistry is absolutely wonderful." ~ Reader review ★★★★★ “Sexy vampire for the win!” ~ Reader review No good deed goes unpunished…. My plan for a quiet night at home is dashed when, during the rescue of my landlady’s runaway cat, a serial killer — nicknamed the Grim Reaper by the media — decides I’m his next victim. It’s a fight to the death, and despite being a gold-medal klutz, I somehow manage to turn the tables on him and end his life instead. Imagine my shock when I discover he actually was a grim. His robes have now chosen me to take his place, and I’m contractually obligated to the Soul Management Group for a full year. Yep, three hundred and sixty-five days until I’m free from these disgusting robes and a death blade with a mind of its own — it wants to kill everyone. Worse, my new boss, Death, has paired me with the local master vampire to investigate a rogue reaper. Our assignment will take us into the evil underbelly of the supernatural world, and neither of us may make it out alive. What’s a girl to do? Guess I’ll have to grim and bare it… One-click now to enjoy this supernatural world of vampires, grim reapers, witches, shifters, and Death. Yep, Death with a capital D. ;-)
