Herbaceous - Gardening & Farming Herbs are an incredibly versatile group of plants. They have been cultivated and used since ancient times for their medicinal, culinary, and fragrant properties. Herbaceous contains everything you need to know about herbs today, from historical facts and folklore to how to grow any type of herb. It provides advice on designing and caring ... more »for a herb garden, an A to Z directory of herbs, recipes and cooking tips, instructions for making essential oils and beauty treatments, and basic information about healing and medicinal properties. Special spreads cover topics such as preserving herbs, edible weeds, herbal teas, insect-repelling herbs, good companion plantings, and controlling pests and diseases organically.« less