The Charmed Garden: A Guide to Herb Gardening

by Judi Strauss

Overview

The Charmed Garden: A Guide to Herb Gardening is a great introduction to herb gardening. The author lived on an herb farm and shares her knowledge on growing herbs. The book covers how to choose and prepare a site for an herb garden. There is also an extensive listing of herbs with details on their cultivation and use that will certainly be helpful in planning and growing an herb garden. The author also gives you great information on growing herbs in containers. There is also information for harvesting and storing herbs. Whether you are a first time herb gardener or more experienced you will certainly find something helpful in this book.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016287263
Publisher:	ATBOSH Media ltd
Publication date:	02/21/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	70
File size:	149 KB

About the Author

Judi Strauss began her career working for the horticulture department at the Extension office in Cuyahoga County. She specialized in urban gardening and designed and maintained the herb garden used for demonstration and teaching. She also lived on an herb farm.

She has written two books on herbs: “The Charmed Garden: A Guide to Herb Gardening” on growing herbs and “The Charmed Kitchen” on cooking with herbs and spices. She is also the author of numerous cookbooks.

She currently lectures on a variety of gardening subjects including herbs, organic gardening, perennials and composting. She has lectured on “The History of Herbs” for the Cleveland Museum of Art as part of the grand re-opening of Armor Court and has also lectured at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, where she has also worked.

Judi also teaches cooking classes and has a line of herbal products.