Everything you need to know about the history, growth, appearance, scent and practical uses of these beautiful and rewarding plants in one handy guide, Includes a photographic directory of over 60 varieties, including basil, borage, catmint, chives, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme, For each variety, there is full botanical information on growth, height, spread, size and flowering, as well as expert advice on creating your own herb garden, Step-by-step guidance on growing and caring for herbs, including buying, planting indoors and outside, growing in containers, harvesting, taking cuttings and sowing seed, Features a calendar of care explaining what to do when