The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Herbs

This popular guide, originating from the esteemed Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, presents a comprehensive resource for cultivating garden herbs. The book highlights 75 of the best herbs to grow and provides detailed instructions on how to care for each one. Featuring 12 simple yet inspiring projects and adorned with beautiful botanical illustrations, this edition is part of the acclaimed Kew Gardener's Guides series, now in a convenient paperback format. Herbs are unique in their ability to enhance dishes with flavor, scent, and healing properties. The curated selection in this guide serves as a valuable source of fresh tastes and effective natural remedies. Readers can learn to cultivate herbs in a variety of settings, including beds, pots, borders, and window boxes. Expert Holly Farrell shares valuable tips on planting, propagating, and harvesting, empowering you to create your own thriving herb garden. The guide introduces 80 significant herbs, complete with illustrations and detailed descriptions of their uses. Additionally, the book includes 12 projects that demonstrate creative ways to grow and utilize herbs, from constructing a herb roof to crafting herbal oils. Herbs can be utilized as seeds, flowers, or leaves, elevating dishes and drinks with their unique flavors. They are essential ingredients in gourmet foraged meals, with top chefs recognizing that the freshest taste comes from growing herbs close at hand. Thanks to this guide, gardeners and home cooks, regardless of garden size, can now access these vibrant flavors. Authored with the authority of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Holly Farrell's expertise, the book seamlessly blends practicality with inspirational content, making it perfect for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Part of the Kew Experts series, this book benefits from the insights of leading gardeners and botanical scientists from Kew, also featuring practical projects across a spectrum of gardening topics. Other available titles include guidance on growing various plants like house plants, bulbs, fruit, orchids, vegetables, roses, trees, cacti, succulents, perennials, shrubs, and alpines.