Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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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!

Additional information

Publisher	For Dummies, 2nd edition (November 5, 2010)
Language	English
Paperback	392 pages
ISBN-10	0470617780
ISBN-13	978-0470617786
Item Weight	1.76 pounds
Dimensions	7.38 x 0.92 x 9.25 inches

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Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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