Limit this search to....

My 100 Favourite Herbs
Contributor(s): Roberts, Margaret (Author)
ISBN: 1431702447     ISBN-13: 9781431702442
Publisher: Random House Struik
OUR PRICE:   $20.70  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2013
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Non-classifiable
- Gardening
- Health & Fitness
Dewey: 615.321
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.2" W x 9.7" (2.20 lbs) 244 pages
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Margaret Roberts is a household name in the field of natural products that enhance health and well-being. My 100 Favourite Herbs draws on the established success of Margaret's earlier work, adding and updating information about the popular practice of growing one's own herbs and using them in the kitchen, as well as to produce health and beauty products.

A hands-on, practical book, it allocates a generous double-page spread to most herbs. Margaret instructs how and when to plant, grow and harvest herbs, and introduces recipes, both culinary and cosmetic. Writing in an easy, down-to-earth manner, she laces her advice with personal anecdotes and historical snippets. The text is enlivened by her delicate line drawings, as well as bright, detailed photographs to aid identification, making an elegant book that will become a classic in many homes. For anyone interested in the satisfying hobby of growing herbs, and in using them to enhance their cooking and health, this is an indispensable guide.

Contributor Bio(s): Roberts, Margaret: - Margaret Roberts is an herbal pioneer from South Africa. She introduced herbs and made them part of the culture over 35 years ago, and lectures extensively on herbs for health and nutrition around the globe. She is a certified physical therapist. In her quest for health, longevity and natural treatments for every ailment encompassing natural foods, natural medicines and insecticides, she has become a respected authority on this essential subject. She has inspired many around the globe to create gardens, change their ways of eating, and to use natural medicines. Miss Roberts is the author of more than 30 books, and received a Laureate Award from Pretoria University in recognition of her outstanding contributions to this field.