From country garden staples to re-emerging historical favorites, The
Heritage Herbal uses ancient herbal wisdom to show how herbs and plants
can benefit your daily lifestyle. What are the easiest and most
beneficial ways to incorporate herbs and edible flowers into your life?
Which herbs grow well in small spaces or make aromatic table
decorations? What are the best herbs and plants for hanging and drying?
Each entry includes recipes to heal, nourish and style, including teas,
wines, jams, bath oils, soups, lollipops, smoothies--and a love potion!
From pot to plate, The Heritage Herbal explains all you need to know
about cultivating, cooking and crafting with herbs and edible flowers.
Illustrated with plates from Elizabeth Blackwell's A Curious Herbal
(1737-1739).