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Jekka's Complete Herb Book: In Association with the RHS | 
 enlarge | Author: Jekka Mcvicar
Publisher: Kyle Cathie
Category: Book
List Price: £25.00
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 27524
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Revised Edn. and Enlarged Edn.
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 9.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1856267415
EAN: 9781856267410
ASIN: 1856267415
Publication Date: September 27, 2007
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 A delight to own June 29, 2008
This is a superb book from Jekka McVicar. She has to be one of the country's foremost authorities on herbs and, in association with the RHS, has produced a book that is comprehensive, informative, and visually pleasing.
The book is arranged in alphabetical order of the plants' botanical names. For each herb there is an enticing close-up photograph, a description of the various varieties available, instructions for cultivation, including which varieties can be grown from seed and which succeed better from cuttings, whether the plant is suitable for growing in a container, and a tempting recipe. As well as the culinary and medical attributes there is a warning if the plant can prove toxic. All the familiar favourites are there, plus some I had never heard of.
There follows a useful section with details of propagation - growing herbs from seed, taking cuttings (hardwood, softwood, root) and layering. The chapter on planning a herb garden gives all the information and instructions anyone could need, although more photographs of established herb gardens would have added to the visual appeal, and there is a final chapter on pests.
This is a book I keep dipping into. It would make a wonderful present, although some knowledgeable reviewers have suggested that it is not detailed enough. But for the rest of us, whether keen gardener with oodles of land or beginners interested in growing a few fresh herbs in a pot, I think it's a treasure and thoroughly recommend it.
 A book written for this age. April 10, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
By "this age" I'm referring to the countless disclaimers that this book contains. It's a very nice book, hardback, lovely photographic illustrations and plenty of info on herbs that even I hadn't heard of. But what gets my typing finger working is the endless warnings that have been written to save the writers legal backside. There are warnings about almost every herb you can think of being illustrated by a red warning triangle! As if we 45 year olds need educating. Stop this Political nonsense now woman. You are writing about herbs not Heroin! She also tells you about being precautionary when digging up wild herbs like Cowslip. For God's sake! Who is going to be bothered? Is the local plastic bobby going to arrest me and take my DNA for digging up Horseraddish? Yes I think they will get round to that someday. They've started on Mushroom hunters on Wimbledon Common so who knows. Apart from this it's a good book and I'd recommend you buy it.
 everything you always wanted to know about Herbs April 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i bought this book as a gift so i did not take a quick look at it until it was opened by the recipient when i did i was suprised how informative it was. I think i will now be ordering one for myself. very good book ideal for the beginer and so many ways you can use Herbs. very easy to understand well worth the money.
Not giving this away! November 25, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book was on my mother's Christmas list, but having taken delivery of it, leafed through, and then spending the afternoon lost in it, it may not make it under the tree! What's special about this good-looking book, I think, is that assumes enough knowledge and enthusiasm to appeal to dyed-in-the-wool green thumbers like my mum, but gives beginners and wistful would-be growers and kitchen novices like myself clear guidance and a sense of confidence. Perhaps THIS time the daydreams of a well-stocked and maintained herbed garden might be managable! It isn't often that you pick up a well-written book that demystifies a subject without stripping the passion out of it: I'm beginning to see why my mother raves about Jekka's books. I'm keeping this one for myself!
Godsend! November 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I only have a little garden, so every inch has to count. Jekka's gorgeous new book is helping me to decide exactly which herbs I want and where to put them (and what to ask for for Christmas!)It is beautifully presented, and, most importantly, it gives a wealth of information that I can use in the kitchen as well as in the garden. And it encourages me to dream about a future, larger garden, filled with all the herbs I'd like to try...practical information and inspiration, all in one package. Genius!
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