The Lavender Garden: Beautiful Varieties to Grow and Gather

Kourik, Robert; Jones, Deborah [Photographer]

ISBN 10: 0811815706 / ISBN 13: 9780811815703

Edité par Chronicle Books, 1998

N° de réf. du vendeur 0811815706-3-25039550

Synopsis :

Gorgeously fragrant, invigorating, and rich with healing properties, lavender has been cultivated from the beginning of recorded civilization. Today, gardeners everywhere are discovering that growing lavender is a simple and wonderfully rewarding pleasure. The Lavender Garden is a beautiful guide to planting and using this versatile herb in all its forms. There is a variety of lavender to suit almost any setting, indoors and out, and here garden expert Robert Kourik profiles 16 of his favorites. From sky blue to dark violet varieties, he explains which will thrive in dry climates, which are perfect for arrangements, which will fill an entire room with a delightfully romantic fragrance. Once ready to harvest, readers can turn to recipes and directions for baking lavender desserts and breads, preparing lavender teas and syrups, arranging sheaves of lavender into delicate wands (a perfect gift), and even making lavender bath oils and perfumes. Now you don't have to live in the South of France to enjoy the sweet smell and subtle beauty of lavender.

À propos de l?auteur:

Robert Kourik has written articles that have appeared in Garden Design, Fine Gardening, Country Life, and elsewhere. His books include Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally. He lives in Northern California. Read our interview with Robert.

Deborah Jones has won an International Association of Culinary Professionals award for her photography. Her images appear in many cookbooks, including Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking (0-8118-3383-6), A Perfect Glass of Wine (0-8118-1295-2), and the Vege

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Lavender Garden: Beautiful Varieties to ...
Éditeur : Chronicle Books
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Good