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Product Identifiers

PublisherTimber Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100881925144

ISBN-139780881925142

eBay Product ID (ePID)1894722

Product Key Features

Book TitleLandscaping with Herbs

Number of Pages247 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHerbs, Landscape, Garden Design, Herbal Medications

Publication Year2009

FeaturesReprint

IllustratorYes

GenreHealth & Fitness, Gardening

AuthorJames Adams

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight29 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsA book about herbs ought to be refreshing, and this one is... A knowledgeable, informative and diverting book., Useful as herbs are, this book convincingly demonstrates that utility is only a small part of their value in a garden., The author is passionate about herbs, and his passion spills over into the book. The obvious knowledge with which he writes makes the book readable andenjoyable., If there's an herb enthusiast on your holiday gift list, or a beginner who would like to learn more about 'the useful plants', then this is the gift book for you., Whether you are designing a new garden or renovating an old landscape, this book is valuable for its ideas, especially if you are interested in herbs in even a minor way., Written in a lively way with an abundant treasure of useful information makes Landscaping with Herbs handy as an herbal reference book. This is one of the most useful herb books published lately., If you want to go beyond this and make herbs a major part of the garden landscape, you need 'Landscaping with Herbs'., "A book about herbs ought to be refreshing, and this one is. . . . A knowledgeable, informative and diverting book." --The Wall Street Journal "This wonderful book also contains photographs and garden designs that will inspire you." -- Bloomsbury Review "Written in a lively way with an abundant treasure of useful information makes Landscaping with Herbs handy as an herbal reference book. This is one of the best and most useful herb books published lately." -- National Gardener "Very possibly the best book on its subject ever published." -- Avant Gardener "If you want to go beyond this and make herbs a major part of the garden landscape, you need Landscaping with Herbs ." -- Newark Star-Ledger "I highly recommend this book for the advanced as well as the beginner herb landscaper." -- Gardener for the Prairies "The author is passionate about herbs, and his passion spills over into the book. The obvious knowledge with which he writes makes the book readable and enjoyable." -- Agroforestry News "This book is guaranteed to captivate both herb enthusiasts and general gardeners alike." -- Chicago Botanic Garden "Whether you are designing a new garden or renovating an old landscape, this book is valuable for its ideas, especially if you are interested in herbs in even a minor way." -- Hawaii Horticulture "A wonderful book." -- Suite101.com "If there's an herb enthusiast on your holiday gift list, or a beginner who would like to learn more about 'the useful plants', then this is the gift book for you.. . . . Will answer all the questions you have about herbs. . . and many you didn't even know to ask." -- Northeast Colorado Gardening Newsletter "Useful as herbs are, this book convincingly demonstrates that utility is only a small part of their value in a garden." -- California Garden, It is easy to see why this book was honored by the American Horticultural Society as a Great American Gardening Book., James Adams' 'Landscaping with Herbs' will answer all the questions you have about herbs...and many you didn't even know to ask., Provides an excellent reference source of the physical characteristics of herbs and their herbal uses. Definitely a great reference book for landscape designs which focus on herbs.

Dewey Decimal635.7

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisThis book is a veritable treasure-trove of garden, landscaping and herbal information and lore, presenting a variety of landscaping designs complete with layout plans. James Adams includes descriptions of the more than 600 herbs incorporated in the plans, recipes, medicinal uses, cultural requirements, herbs for a fragrant garden, useful charts and tables, and splendid line drawings and illustrations. This is a book that herb enthusiasts as well as general gardeners will want to have on their shelves.