Grow Your Own Herbs: The 40 Best Culinary Varieties for Home Gardens - Paperback

by Susan Belsinger (Author), Arthur O. Tucker (Author)

Nothing tastes better than herbs harvested fresh from the garden

Grow Your Own Herbs shares everything you need to know to grow the forty most important culinary herbs. You'll learn basic gardening information, including details on soil, watering, and potting. Profiles of 40 herbs--including popular varieties like basil, bay laurel, lemon verbena, tarragon, savory, thyme, and more--feature tasting notes, cultivation information, and harvesting tips. Additional information includes instructions for preserving and storing, along with techniques for making delicious pastes, syrups, vinegar, and butters. If you are new to gardening, have a limited space, or are looking to add fresh herbs to their daily meals, Grow Your Own Herbs is a must-have.

Author Biography

Susan Belsinger has written and edited more than 25 books and hundreds of articles about gardening and cooking. A flavor artist, Belsinger delights in kitchen alchemy--the blending of harmonious foods, herbs, and spices.

Arthur O. Tucker has spent more than 50 years using, researching, and writing about herbs in popular and scientific media. His book The Encyclopedia of Herbs was published by Timber Press.