A systematic introduction to the world of herbs, it provides information about the basic culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses of the most common herbs, as well as how to grow them. The herbs are illustrated with colour photographs to help with accurate i

This basic guide and quick reference includes both common herbs like parsley and thyme, as well as Margaret Roberts' favourite plants such as bulbinella and roses. A systematic introduction to the world of herbs, it provides information about the basic culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses of the most common herbs, as well as how to grow them. The herbs are illustrated with colour photographs to help with accurate identification.