Jerry Baker introduces you to the fast, fun, and wonderful world of herbs. You'll learn his secrets for making herbal teas, tonics, and remedies, and the best ways to use them in and around the house.

The "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started. Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting. Sidebars such as "garden center survival tips" offer useful...

Nothing tastes better than herbs harvested fresh from the garden! Grow Your Own Herbs shares everything you need to know to grow the forty most important culinary herbs. You'll learn basic gardening information, including details on soil, watering, and potting. Profiles of 40 herbs-including popular varieties like basil, bay laurel, lemon verbena, tarragon, savory, thyme, and more-feature tasting notes, cultivation information, and harvesting tips....