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Little Herb Gardens
Simple Secrets for Glorious Gardens Indoors and Out.

8-3/4 x 8 in; 96 pp; 70 color photographs; Paperback
ISBN 0811843092
Authors: Georgeanne Brennan and Mimi Leubbermann
Photographs: Faith Echtermeyer

It's no wonder the best-selling Little Herb Gardens, now with a fresh new cover, has been so popular. Herbs are the instant gratification project of the gardening world, and people love to grow them. This friendly guide to homegrown herbs is perfect for beginners, featuring plans for simple garden projects ranging from outdoor garden beds to window boxes and container gardens. Growing instructions for over 30 herbs are rounded out with ideas for garden planning and maintenance. Tips on harvesting and cooking with nature's bounty make this charming volume as useful in the kitchen as it is in the garden. With colorful photographs and warm and informative text, Little Herb Gardens is inviting to gardeners, cooks, and herb novices alike.

Georgeanne Brennan is a James Beard Award-winning author of numerous cooking and garden books. She lives in Northern California and France.

Mimi Leubbermann is the author of a wide range of garden books, including Easy Orchids (0-8118-3553-7). She lives in Northern California.

Faith Echtermeyer has created visuals for numerous cookbooks, travel books, and food and wine publications. She lives in California's Napa Valley.