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 Fine Herbs - Deni Bown
Newest Review: ... of herbs chosen by an expert. The book is of course beautifully illustrated because Deni Bown is also an award winning ... more  ... photographer but it is by no means merely a picture book for she has written at length about each herb. Cultivation notes, historical background and use, and present day use are combined with the author's pleasant writing style to make very interesting reading. Most people would not want the common elder in their garden but Deni Bown tells of the elder's magical properies and esoteric uses and describes the variegated and coloured varieties in such an enthusiastic way that, just as with Delia and limes, everyone w...more |
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While designing and planting a herb garden I discovered this gem of a book by Deni Bown. I own many books on herbs but this is probably my favourite. Deni Bown is a well known gardening writer with a passion for plants which is clearly demonstrated in this book. Fine Herbs is not a general guide to culinary herbs, of which there are plenty anyway, but an introduction to 40 varieties - all chosen because they have some special added virtue, such as scent or beauty. These are the creme de la creme of herbs chosen by an expert. The book is of course beautifully illustrated because Deni Bown is also an award winning photographer but it is by no means merely a ... Read the complete review
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