Book
New encyclopedia of herbs & their uses / Deni Bown.
Record details
- ISBN: 078948031X
- Physical Description: 448 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: London ; DK Pub., 2001.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Map of North America on end papers. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Herbs > Encyclopedias. Herbs > Pictorial works. Herb gardening. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery City Public Library | 581.6 Bow (Text) | 31927000019186 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Herb Society of America New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses
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Table of Contents
The Herb Society of America New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Preface | p. 6 | |
| Author's Introduction | p. 7 | |
| The world Herbs | ||
| Herbs through the Ages | p. 10 | |
| Herbs in Myth and Legend | p. 12 | |
| Herbs in Print | p. 14 | |
| Herbs that Changed the World | p. 16 | |
| What is an Herb? | p. 18 | |
| Herbs in the Wild | p. 20 | |
| North America | p. 22 | |
| Central and South America | p. 24 | |
| Europe | p. 26 | |
| Africa | p. 28 | |
| The Middle East | p. 30 | |
| The Indian Subcontinent | p. 32 | |
| China and its Neighbors | p. 34 | |
| Southeast Asia | p. 36 | |
| Australasia | p. 38 | |
| Using Herbs | p. 40 | |
| Culinary Herbs | p. 42 | |
| Medicinal Herbs | p. 44 | |
| Cosmetic Herbs | p. 46 | |
| Cultivating Herbs | p. 48 | |
| Style and Site | p. 50 | |
| Choosing and Planting Herbs | p. 52 | |
| Herbs in Containers | p. 54 | |
| Wildflower Gardening with Herbs | p. 56 | |
| Growing under Cover | p. 58 | |
| Routine Garden Care | p. 60 | |
| Propagating Herbs | p. 62 | |
| Vegetative Propagation | p. 64 | |
| Harvesting Your Herbs | p. 66 | |
| Preserving Herbs | p. 68 | |
| Designing an Herb Garden | p. 70 | |
| Formal Garden Designs | p. 72 | |
| Informal Garden Designs | p. 78 | |
| Designs for a Purpose | p. 82 | |
| Herbs among the Flowers | p. 86 | |
| Herbs in Containers | p. 90 | |
| A-Z of Herbs | ||
| How to Use this Section | p. 94 | |
| Glossary of Terms | p. 412 | |
| Herb Gardens to Visit | p. 418 | |
| Books for Further Reading | p. 418 | |
| Quick Index of Common Names | p. 419 | |
| Subject Index | p. 423 | |
| Acknowledgments | p. 448 |
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