She is on the rhs council and has been awarded 59 gold medals for her. Called a genius little book by jamie oliver, it is compact handy a to z guide listing over 300 varieties of herbs that we grow at jekka s. Jekka s complete herb book really is about as complete as it gets. A pocketful of herbs was published on the 7th march 2019 written by jekka mcvicar, by bloomsbury press. This book also features many new photographs of herbs taken by jekka on the farm. It covers pretty much all cultivated varieties plus many species that grow wild in the british isles. In association with the royal horticultural society enlarged, revised by jekka mcvicar isbn. Jamie oliver on the previous edition the complete herb book is a comprehensive az guide to the fascinating world of herbs. I can recommend jekka mcvicar s new book of herbs for anyone who has an interest in herbs. Mcvicar has published several successful books, notably jekkas complete herb book and seeds, which have been reprinted in association with the royal. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jekkas complete herb book by jekka mcvicar, 9781856267809, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The focus is on growing herbs, which makes a lot of sense since jekka is the uks leading herb expert and has won more than 60 royal horticultural society gold medals for their herb exhibits around britain.
This new edition is updated and revised to include complete entries for 40 additional herbs. For each herb, advice is given on its history, cultivation, propagation and harvesting, and the medicinal and culinary uses. It is clear and concise, goes in to considerable detail on the culinary and medicinal uses and gives easy to follow instructions if you want to cultivate your own. Buy the complete herb book by jekka mcvicar, penelope hobhouse isbn. This az guide to herbs explains how to grow and maintain. If you wish jekka to dedicate the book to someone specific, please write the name of the person in the add a note to your order box at. Jamie oliver on the previous edition the complete herb book is a comprehensive az guide to the fascinating world of herbs, providing practical information on each herb s organic growing requirements, use, mythical properties and historical background. She is author of the complete herb book, jekkas herb cookbook and coauthor of vegetables, herbs and fruit. In association with the royal horticultural society. This lavishly illustrated az reference is a must have for gardeners or anyone interested in the role of fresh herbs in a healthy lifestyle. Updated and expanded, with over 40 new herbs covered. The complete herb book is a comprehensive az guide to the fascinating world of herbs, providing practical information on each herb s organic growing requirements, use, mythical properties and historical background.
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