Celebrate the diverse culinary, medicinal, aromatic, and decorative properties of herbs with an all-in-color illustrated guide to cultivating them anywhere, effortlessly. Planning and planting instructions are given for all kinds of herbs�hedges, flowering, medical�and for all types of habitat, and an easy-to-access directory provides full growing information, uses, and other vital statistics for 200 plants, both familiar and exotic. Budding herbalists can see at a glance if a particular species suits their site as well as their needs. Sprinkled throughout are innovative spreads dedicated to such topics as herbal beauty preparations; classic recipes for drinks and sauces; lavender linen sprays and potpourri sachets; and ideas for using herbs as decorative accents around the house.