Sweet Violet
Long a harbinger of spring, the violet has been associated with love and affection since Venus and Aphrodite enchanted the ancient Greeks. It has been a symbol of fertility and the emblem of Napoleon's party. Of the many varieties of violets, the ... [... more]
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Herbs and Vegetables
Tells what grows well in shady areas and how important it is to match plants with growing conditions which permit them to thrive. Lists names of annuals, bulbs, groundcovers, herbs, perennials and woodland flowers. For general public and ... [... more]
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Fennel
Fennel is one of nine Anglo-Saxon herbs known for secret powers. In ancient days, a bunch of fennel hung over a cottage door on Midsummer's Eve was said to prevent the effects of witchcraft. Today, if witches aren't bothersome, you may want to ... [... more]
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Dill
Roman war heroes were crowned with garlands of dill as they returned to their city in victory. Dill is one of the most versatile herbs, with both leaves and seeds used in cooking. It also often is planted just for the beauty it adds to a ... [... more]
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Supporting Vegetables
Supporting and training vegetables to grow upright, away from the soil surface, takes up less space in the bed. Vining crops such as peas and pole beans grow nicely on wire-covered A-frame structures. When the produce is ready for harvest, it ... [... more]
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Mint
An important herb since medieval times, mint long has been a symbol of hospitality. Romans rubbed the herb on serving boards before they presented meals to guests. There are more than 600 varieties of mint, each having a range of flavor. Many ... [... more]
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Freezing Herbs
Learn which herbs are great for freezing and how best to freeze them. Freezing herbs is quick and easy. Learn which ones are great for freezing and how best to freeze them. Some herbs will keep their flavor when frozen. Simply clean the leaves, ... [... more]
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Chives
A member of the onion family, chives are an ancient herb brought to the West from China by Marco Polo. One of the French fines herbes, chives possess a delicate onion flavor and are an important addition to a kitchen garden. When minced, the ... [... more]
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Growing Herbs and Vegetables: From Seeds to Harvest
 The cofounders of Hedgehog Hill Farm in Sumner, Maine, offer an indispensable growing guide which motivates readers to dig into the gardening catalogs and then into the earth. 160 color photos. Maps & drawings. [... more]
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Asian Herbs and Vegetables: How to Identify, Grow and ...
Asian Herbs and Vegetables: How to Identify, Grow and Use Them in Australia [... more]
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Growing Herbs and Vegetables : From Seed to Harvest
Amazon.com Review: Sometimes reading like a botany class textbook, this volume is for gardeners who want to follow their plants from conception onward; it is also a great source for those wanting to start a nursery or catalogue seed business. Experts [... more]
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Asian Herbs and Vegetables: How to Identify, Grow and ...
Author: Penny Woodward Binding: Paperback EAN: 9781864470741 ISBN: 1864470747 Number Of Pages: 146 Publication Date: 2000-01-01 [... more]
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