A plain-English guide to the world of herb gardening Starting an herb garden isn't free, but it certainly outweighs the growing costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve upon any dish you whip up at home. This friendly, hands-on guide is an excellent introduction to the world of herb gardening. It gives you tips and advice to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals-as well as boost your health. How to choose, plant, and care for herbs Covers ready-made versus homemade soil mixes, starting plants from seeds, and other fundamentals How to prevent insects, pests, and diseases from invading your containers Over 30 herb recipes for everyday uses, including rubs, marinades, beauty products, and more Whether you're interested in getting step-by-step instructions for starting on your first herb garden or already have one and want to learn new tips and techniques, Herb Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has you covered!

Create a successful herb garden at home with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land--or even any outdoor space at all--to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. You'll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs. Intro to herb gardening--Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success. Herb profiles--Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations. 80 recipes--From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs. Discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.

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Annotated bibliography ; shows how literacy works (autobiographical works, novels, plays, poems and stories) can convey the complex nature of growing old in diverse social and cultural contexts.

"It is Coney Island in February and old Max SIlverman, recovering from a coronary, is planning to reopen his long-closed beach bar-- with the entrapped assistance of his daughter Nancy, who has changed her name and her nose, deserted her husband and is searching for a new identity. Into their dreams and lives wanders Arthur Korman, a youngish, amiable sunrise-watcher who hates his job, but never seems able to make a decision to quit."--Publisher.